THERE was plenty of action off the pitch at the Gabba as KP got snubbed, Mitch earned redemption and Cook picked a winner.

Check it all out with Cricket Confidential.

PIETERSEN SNUBBED

Say what you want about Kevin'The Walking Ego' Pietersen, but you can't deny he's a good sport.

He copped it from the Gabba fans while standing in the outfield with one cheeky punter even requesting the England star's autograph, before pulling his signature bat away when KP obliged.

PICTURE OF THE DAY

KP took the banter in his stride, even blowing a kiss to his new-found friends behind the ropes.

media_camera Kevin Pietersen of England blows a kiss to the Gabba crowd.

TWEETS OF THE DAY

That sounds like the Barmy Army from 10 years ago. Sad nerd-ish pot bellies having a lend.#Ashes — Richard Hinds (@rdhinds) November 22, 2013

MITCH'S REDEMPTION

ssssHe's copped plenty down the years from the English, but it was brilliant to see Mitchell Johnson dish some back on day two with some superb fast bowling.

Mitch had the Poms rattled and forced a few of them, including a former skipper, to eat some humble pie.

"@Carlpage59: @MichaelVaughan he bowls to the left he bowls to the right. Oh mitchell johnson you ruined my night #Ashes2013" #ashes — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 22, 2013

COOK PICKS A WINNER

media_camera The Aussies weren't horsing around on day two.

Originally published as KP snub, Cook picks a winner