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Kevin Pietersen Named England White-Ball Mentor Through 2027
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- England's white-ball teams appointed Kevin Pietersen as specialist mentor through the 2027 World Cup.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum drove the hire, inviting Pietersen to challenge his methods.
- The ECB confirmed the hire on 7 September 2026.
- Pietersen joins the squad on 15 September 2026 for the Sri Lanka series.
- Pietersen’s South Africa upbringing will aid England’s preparation for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.