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Kevin Pietersen England cricket mentorship

Overview

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as a specialist mentor for the England men’s white-ball teams.

This role is designed to assist the squad in preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Pietersen will work alongside head coach Brendon McCullum and the existing coaching staff, beginning with a series against Sri Lanka and continuing through various winter tours and home series.

This appointment marks Pietersen’s return to the England cricket setup for the first time since 2014. Officials noted that his experience and knowledge of regional playing conditions in South Africa are expected to be particularly valuable for the upcoming tournament.

Entities

Kevin Pietersen · Narendra Modi · England Men's White-Ball Team · England and Wales Cricket Board · Marcus Trescothick

Timeline

5 days ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Kevin Pietersen appointed as England white-ball specialist mentor
Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a specialist mentor for England's white-ball cricket teams to prepare for the 2027 World Cup, marking his return to the setup after 12 years.
28 days ago

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Sources

chennaionline.com · circleofcricket.com · deccanchronicle.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · formosadeportiva.com.ar · haberaktuel.com · hindi.news18.com · independent.co.uk · iNews.co.uk · newsday.com · revsportz.in · sportskeeda.com · tv9hindi.com