‘I need some clarification’: Kevin Pietersen on why he didn’t travel to Pakistan with England cricket team

Kevin Pietersen (Image credit: X) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has explained why he was absent from Pakistan’s latest white-ball assignment in England, clarifying that his role with the national team is more of an advisor than a full-time employee.His absence attracted attention after he was spotted in Delhi for the India Championship golf tournament while England were playing in Pakistan.Pietersen, who joined England’s white-ball coaching staff earlier this year as a professional mentor, said his duties did not require him to travel with the team to every series or tournament.Pietersen, who took to the X on Saturday, answered questions about his absence and explained his position in the England set-up.“I need to clear something up once and for all. I am a consultant to the England cricket team,” Pietersen tweeted on Saturday afternoon.He also clarified that he is not a permanent employee of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and will not accompany the team on every assignment in the coming year.

Pietersen’s mentorship till 2027 ODI World Cup

Pietersen was appointed as England’s white-ball team mentor and his contract ran until the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.He is part of a coaching group that includes Marcus Trescothick, Tim Southee, Jeetan Patel and Sarah Taylor, with Brendon McCullum serving as the head white-ball coach.The former England batsman returned to the national set-up some 12 years after his international career ended after the 2013-14 Ashes series. His first mentoring assignment came during England’s series against Sri Lanka earlier this year.