Ton-up Pietersen shines, Strauss slumps

Kevin Pietersen confidently buried the controversy over his decision to quit as England skipper with a blazing 90-ball century on Sunday on the opening day of the tour of the West Indies.

In stark contrast, however, his successor as captain, Andrew Strauss, fell without scoring after facing just two balls.

England kicked-off their tour with a three-day game against a St Kitts and Nevis with Pietersen confidently making 103 with 13 fours and three sixes before being stumped off spinner Akito Willett.

Pietersen put on 158 with Owais Shah for the fourth wicket with Shah unbeaten on 80 at tea.

Opener Strauss lasted just two balls, falling victim to a catch by second slip Junie Mitchum off Calvin Williams.