CRICKET

KP STILL A GLADIATOR Kevin Pietersen may be heading to Lahore next year after being retained by Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Pietersen will return to play for Quetta after last year’s inaugural edition – and although the majority of the tournament will again be held in the United Arab Emirates, it was confirmed at yesterday’s draft in Dubai that the intention is to stage the final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium next spring. Pakistan has been unable to host international cricket since 2009 because of security concerns.