Kevin Pietersen returns to England set-up as white-ball specialist mentor
The former England batter will begin with T20 and one-day matches against Sri Lanka before supporting the team’s build-up to the 2027 World Cup.
England have appointed former batter Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor to their white-ball coaching team ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, according to BBC Sport.
Pietersen will begin with England’s upcoming T20 and one-day matches against Sri Lanka. The role is also expected to cover tours of Australia and South Africa, home series against Pakistan and New Zealand, and the 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The appointment gives England’s coaching structure access to one of the country’s most accomplished white-ball players. Pietersen scored almost 14,000 runs for England across all three formats and was named player of the tournament when England won their first T20 World Cup in 2010.
Since retiring, Pietersen has worked as a commentator and content creator, as well as a mentor with Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. England’s white-ball head coach, Brendon McCullum, cited Pietersen’s experience, knowledge and contribution to English cricket in welcoming the appointment.
The supplied details do not specify the duration, contractual terms or precise responsibilities attached to the mentoring role. Pietersen’s appointment concerns England’s white-ball teams and does not include any separate ambitions he has discussed about coaching the Test side.
