Kevin Pietersen Joins England's White-Ball Teams as Specialist Mentor

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a specialist mentor for England's white-ball teams, effective September 7, 2026, as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in Africa.

Pietersen will collaborate with head coach Brendon McCullum during the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka later this month. His role will extend to the winter tours in Australia and South Africa, as well as the home series against Pakistan and New Zealand next summer, culminating in the World Cup.

Pietersen expressed pride in his new role, emphasizing his commitment to helping the team succeed. With a decade-long international career, he has extensive experience, having played 136 ODIs and 37 T20 matches for England. His background, having grown up in South Africa, is expected to be beneficial for the ODI team as they gear up for the World Cup.