Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has made a shock return to the national setup, appointed as a specialist mentor for the men's white-ball teams on September 7, 2026.
Pietersen, an ICC Hall of Famer, will work closely with the squad to improve batting strategies and aggressive play ahead of upcoming international series.
The appointment is part of a broader restructuring effort by the ECB to revitalize England's limited-overs performance following recent inconsistent results.