The former England batter will be part of the coaching group alongside Marcus Trescothick, Tim Southee, Jeetan Patel and Sarah Taylor. His experience of playing international cricket in England as well as his background in South Africa is expected to be particularly useful as the ODI side prepares for the World Cup in the region.
He is also set to work with the team during the home series against Pakistan and New Zealand next summer before being involved in the 2027 World Cup campaign. Pietersen's appointment gives England another experienced figure to work closely with the batters and individual players.
Having grown up in South Africa, Pietersen brings considerable knowledge of conditions in the country where the next 50-over World Cup will be staged.
I’ve got immense respect for KP and what he’s achieved in the game - Brendon McCullum
“I’ve got immense respect for KP and what he’s achieved in the game. He’s had an amazing impact on English cricket, so for someone with his experience, knowledge and stature to want to play a role with this team is a fantastic result.
Kevin Pietersen said returning to the England setup in an official capacity is a special moment for him. He also expressed his desire to help the current squad maximise its potential ahead of the World Cup.
“We have an incredibly talented white-ball squad, and I am excited to get in the trenches and work relentlessly hard with these players to maximise their potential. To be a part of Brendon’s think tank over the next 12 months is a fantastic opportunity, and I cannot wait to get started.”
Kevin Pietersen's career stats and when was the last time he played for England
In ODIs, he accumulated 4,440 runs in 136 matches at an average of 40.73, including nine centuries and 25 fifties. His T20I career produced another 1,176 runs in 37 matches at a strike rate of 141.51.
FormatMatchesRunsAverage100s50sTests1048,18147.282335ODIs1364,44040.73925T20Is371,17637.9307His return to the England camp therefore marks more than a decade since he last represented the team, although he now returns in a mentoring role rather than as a player.
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