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Kevin Pietersen hails England youngster "not afraid to take a risk" after impressive SA20

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has been impressed by Will Jacks' performances for Pretoria Capitals in the SA20.

Jacks, who made both his T20I and Test debuts for England last year, is currently the third leading run scorer in the competition behind Jos Buttler and Faf du Plessis. The 24-year-old has smashed 270 runs at an average of 38.57 and a strike rate of 201.49 in seven innings, scoring quicker than anyone else at the tournament.

Jacks is also a more than useful off spinner, having picked up a five wicket haul on his Test debut in December, and could find himself in contention for England's 50-over World Cup defence in India later this year.

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