NEW DELHI: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has made a shock return to the England set-up after being named the group’s specialist mentor for white-ball cricket.Pietersen’s worldwide profession ended controversially in 2014. Twelve years later, he’s set to return to the England set-up as a part of Brendon McCullum‘s teaching workers.His new position will start with England’s white-ball fixtures towards Sri Lanka later in September.
‘Placing on the England uniform once more’
Pietersen mentioned he was proud to get the chance to work with the England group once more and assist them of their bid to win the World Cup in South Africa.“I’m immensely proud to have been requested to assist this group on their journey to win a World Cup in South Africa,” Pietersen mentioned on taking the position. “Placing on the England uniform once more for the primary time since 2014 is a profound honour and a deeply particular second.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.ID@undefined Caption not obtainable.“We’ve got an extremely proficient white-ball squad, and I’m excited to get within the trenches and work relentlessly laborious with these gamers to maximise their potential. To be part of Brendon’s assume tank over the following 12 months is a improbable alternative, and I can not wait to get began.”