Kevin Pietersen makes shock England comeback, named white-ball mentor
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a specialist mentor for the England white-ball cricket team. He will join Brendon McCullum's coaching staff to assist the squad in their preparations for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa.
Why it matters
This marks a significant reconciliation between a high-profile former player and the England cricket board after a decade of estrangement.
NEW DELHI: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has made a surprise return to the England set-up after being named the team's specialist mentor for white-ball cricket.Pietersen's international career ended controversially in 2014. Twelve years later, he is set to return to the England set-up as part of Brendon McCullum's coaching staff.His new role will begin with England's white-ball fixtures against Sri Lanka later in September.‘Putting on the England uniform again’Pietersen said he was proud to get the opportunity to work with the England team again and help them in their bid to win the World Cup in South Africa."I am immensely proud to have been asked to help this team on their journey…
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