Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as the England white‑ball teams’ specialist mentor, a move that has divided opinion. Pietersen said he is loving being back in the dressing room and insisted he is a ‘completely different’ person now as he spoke at Headingley about his new role.
Why it matters
Followers will want to know that Pietersen has returned to England cricket in a senior mentoring role and feels revitalised.
Key facts
- He is referred to as “Kevin Pietersen 2.0” in the coverage.
- He said, “There was a lot of method in my madness when I played.”
- He spoke at Headingley, the ground where he said “it’s tough being me in this dressing room” 14 years earlier.
Evidence
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