Kevin Pietersen discusses mentoring role with England cricket team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Kevin Pietersen has returned to the England and Wales Cricket Board as a specialist mentor. Speaking at Headingley, he expressed his excitement to work with players, including Harry Brook, and help guide them ahead of the upcoming 50-over World Cup. Pietersen, who was previously released from the ECB in 2014 after an acrimonious departure, shared how his perceptions of the current team have changed since accepting the role. He emphasized his desire to foster a positive environment for players and assist them in refining their skills, particularly in different match scenarios.
- •Pietersen returns to the ECB as a specialist mentor
- •He aims to help players excel before the World Cup next month
- •Pietersen emphasizes a positive approach to mentoring
- •He reflects on his past issues with the ECB
- •Players like Harry Brook could benefit from his experience
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
- 11:00 AMBBC Sport — Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
"Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
"Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 11:03 AMBack and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
- BBC SportSep 25, 2026, 11:00 AMBack and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
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