Kevin Pietersen joins England white-ball coaching staff
England appointed former captain Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor for the men’s white-ball team through the build-up to the 2027 Cricket World Cup. It is his first formal involvement with the national setup since his acrimonious dismissal as a player in 2014. Reports say he will join Brendon McCullum’s staff for the next year.
Why it matters
The appointment brings an influential former batter back into England’s planning ahead of a major tournament.
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Part of the September 7, 2026 brief.