Pietersen on IPL vs ECB clash: 'I was at the centre of it, got punished'

• Kevin Pietersen recalls being caught in an intense battle between ECB and Lalit Modi over early IPL participation.
• He wanted to skip Test matches for IPL, but the ECB 'punished' him for his decision.
• Pietersen foresaw IPL's success and believed his actions paved the way for future England players.
• Jos Buttler recently thanked Pietersen for his 'sacrifices' that made it easier for current players to join IPL.
• Pietersen was sold for Rs 9.8 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in his debut IPL season in 2009.