Right-hander Pietersen changed to a left-hander's stance and altered his grip on the bat to hit Scott Styris over the boundary twice during his match-winning 110 not out against New Zealand in June.
The tactic was approved by the Marylebone Cricket Club.
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Against South Africa too, he has been in good form and with Andrew Flintoff saying he has no intentions to be captain, Pietersen seems to be the best man for the job.
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