Kevin Pietersen clarifies absence from England's Pakistan tour due to consultant role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Kevin Pietersen explained his absence from England's white-ball tour of Pakistan, stating he is a consultant and not a full-time employee of the England and Wales Cricket Board. He made these comments on X while attending a golf tournament in Delhi during the team's series. Pietersen was appointed earlier this year as a mentor for England's white-ball teams, with his contract lasting until the 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasized that his responsibilities do not require him to travel with the team for every series.
- •Kevin Pietersen addresses absence from England's Pakistan tour.
- •He is currently a consultant, not a full-time employee.
- •Pietersen's contract extends until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •His initial assignment was during the series against Sri Lanka earlier this year.
- •He is part of a coaching group alongside Brendon McCullum and others.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — 'Just need to clear something up': Kevin Pietersen on why he didn't travel to Pakistan with England cricket team
"Kevin Pietersen has clarified that he missed England's Pakistan tour because he works as a consultant, not a full-time employee. Addressing the issue on X, he said he would not accompany the team on every assignment. Appointed as England's white-ball mentor earlier this year, his stint is set to continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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