Kevin Pietersen Reflects on ECB and Lalit Modi Conflict Over Early IPL Participation

Kevin Pietersen recalled being at the center of a conflict between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and IPL founder Lalit Modi during the league's early years. Pietersen wanted to play in the IPL, even if it meant missing some Test matches, but faced punishment from the ECB. He acknowledged his role in paving the way for future English players like Jos Buttler to participate freely, describing the dispute as a "storm in a teacup."