Kevin Pietersen discusses potential Ashes role with England coach Stephen Fleming
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen spoke about his new mentorship duties and a separate conversation regarding the upcoming Ashes series.
New white-ball mentorship confirmed
Kevin Pietersen has joined the England setup as a specialist mentor for the white-ball teams. This role was created by head coach Brendon McCullum to help prepare for the World Cup in South Africa next year. Pietersen stated he will be available on an in-and-out basis rather than working full-time.
Ashes discussions take place
The former player held talks with Test coach Stephen Fleming about assisting the red-ball side ahead of the next Ashes series. Pietersen said he has discussed specific language to use with Test batters going into South Africa and the summer following. He noted that his busy schedule makes a broader dressing room role unlikely for the white-ball setup.
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