Pietersen is certainly one of England’s most profitable white-ball batters, being named participant of the match after they gained the T20 World Cup for the primary time in 2010.
The best-hander scored nearly 4,500 ODI runs at a mean of 41.32 – bettered solely by Joe Root – whereas in T20 cricket he has the very best common of all batters to hit greater than 1,000 runs for England.
He did, nevertheless, fall out with quite a lot of former England gamers and coaches throughout his profession.
He was accused of being “divisive” within the dressing room and was dropped throughout a Check collection in opposition to South Africa in 2012 for sending “provocative” textual content messages to opposing gamers, for which he apologised to then captain Andrew Strauss.
He was solely allowed to return to the staff after a profitable ‘reintegration’ interval.
Pietersen was additionally one of many first to advocate for England gamers being allowed to play within the Indian Premier League and different white-ball franchise leagues world wide – a stance which frequently put him at odds together with his employers.
Since retiring, Pietersen has loved a profitable profession as a commentator and content material creator whereas he has mentored within the Indian Premier League for Delhi Capitals.
“I’m immensely proud to have been requested to assist this staff on their journey to win a World Cup in South Africa,” stated the ex-Nottinghamshire, Hampshire and Surrey batter.
“Placing on the England uniform once more for the primary time since 2014 is a profound honour and a deeply particular second.
“We have now an extremely gifted white-ball squad, and I’m excited to get within the trenches and work relentlessly exhausting with these gamers to maximise their potential.”
England’s T20 staff is ranked second on this planet however their 50-over aspect is seventh after struggling since their World Cup win in 2019.
“It is good for the group,” quick bowler Jofra Archer informed BBC Sport. “He is a legend of the sport. I’ve by no means actually spent a lot time with him, so personally I do not understand how that is going to go.
“For the lads, all of the batters, we have a number of Surrey boys right here who will certainly be buzzing to have him round.”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan stated Pietersen is “very skilled” however is “intrigued” by the dynamic his appointment creates among the many nationwide aspect’s employees.
“The one concern I’ve is that there are some fairly highly effective, huge egos inside that teaching set-up – I am not saying it is a dangerous factor, I am simply to know the dynamic down the road,” Vaughan informed BBC Radio 5 Reside’s Cricket Present.
“When it comes to information and what he can cross on to the gamers, I’ve completely little question that he’ll do a very good job.”
Former England quick bowler James Anderson added he was “stunned” by the appointment however highlighted Pietersen is “an innovator” and was a “fearless” participant.
Anderson stated: “He was a winner and that form of character will rub off on individuals. He’ll be an enormous assist and encourage individuals to suppose outdoors the field with their batting.”
