As the saying goes, there's no second chance to make a first impression.

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PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire (CNN) -- You never get a second chance to make a first impression unless you're in politics.

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Pietersen had a chance to make amends for his first innings score of one but again failed to make an impression, guiding tall paceman Boyd Rankin to second slip.

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