As a flatpicker, he used a traditional tear-shaped medium gauge nylon flatpick and was known for his speed, tone and precision -- with a little extra arm motion.

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"Once Italy found that they were in the game, they sort of grew an extra arm and an extra leg, found that confidence and made it hard for England, " Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde told reporters this week.

WSJ: England Side Living Dangerously

"We have felt for some time that we need to explore the left-arm swing variety to add an extra dimension to our attack and Lonwabo Tsotsobe made a good impression at the recent national camp we held in Kimberley, " said Craig Matthews, the acting convenor of selectors.

BBC: Uncapped paceman wins SA call-up

Having achieved his run landmark in only his 60th Test, Pietersen gave a catch to extra cover off Shakib's slow left-arm and the pressure increased in the next over when Paul Collingwood was trapped lbw on the crease by Hossain.

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