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England appoints Kevin Pietersen as white-ball team specialist mentor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

England appoints Kevin Pietersen as white-ball team specialist mentor

Summary

The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed former captain Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor for its men’s white-ball teams. This 12-month appointment marks a significant reconciliation for the board, as Pietersen had not been involved with the setup since his 2014 departure following a 5-0 Ashes series defeat. The role encompasses the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, winter tours of Australia and South Africa, and international series against Pakistan and New Zealand. His tenure concludes with the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Brendon McCullum, the current head coach, stated the appointment aims to integrate Pietersen's international experience into the current white-ball coaching staff.

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•Kevin Pietersen joins the white-ball coaching staff starting with the Sri Lanka series.
•The mentor role continues through the 2027 ODI World Cup.
•Pietersen worked under a previous England administration before his 2014 exit.
•The coaching group includes Brendon McCullum, Marcus Trescothick, Tim Southee, Jeetan Patel, and Sarah Taylor.

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11:35 AMYahoo Sports — England turn to Kevin Pietersen as he lands new role ahead of Ashes winter and 2027 ODI World Cup

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England gets a major boost ahead of the build-up to the 2027 Ashes as former star batsman Kevin Pieterson joins the coaching staff with a new role.
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