Former England cricketer and captain Kevin Pietersen absolutely loves India and more so Mumbai. In fact, this time when he was in the country for the India-England series, he spent a lot of time travelling around the country not only for his matches, but also with his family. “Everybody knows how much I love India; everybody knows how much I love Mumbai and its people. This city has got such a vibe. It is a 24-hour city. It is a busy city. It is one of the best cities in the world.” 

In the city to launch Dram Bell scotch whiskey, Pietersen is not only the marquee investor but also the brand ambassador for the whiskey, which is the latest addition to the luxury Blended Scotch Whisky segment; it is bottled in Scotland and available in two variants - premium and reserve. While talking about his food habits, he doesn’t mince words when he talks about how he likes to eat and drink. “I don’t pair food with drinks. I am not one of those guys. I like to eat my food and drink afterwards,” adds the former cricket-turned-commentator and cricket expert, who adds that the whiskey is a smooth drink that was easy to consume. Even as he finds time to indulge in the luxuries of life, Pietersen reveals he is extremely disciplined in what he eats. “I am not very adventurous. I am more of a hermit. I just like to be in my room on my phone and iPad working. I am very strict with my diet. I have to train every day. I have to get 8-9 hours sleep every night. I am boring and very strict.”