Delhi Capitals appoints Kevin Pietersen as crew mentor for IPL

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is appointed because the crew mentor for Delhi Capitals forward of the IPL.
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In a high-profile addition to its help workers forward of the Indian Premier League’s 18th versionwhich begins on March 22Delhi Capitals (DC) introduced the appointment of England nice Kevin Pietersen as crew mentor on Thursday (February 27, 2025). The 44-year-old might be a part of a backroom contingent that features head coach Hemang Badani, assistant coach Matthew Mott and bowling coach Munaf Patel. Venugopal Rao is the director of cricket on the IPL franchise.

Pietersen, a damaging batter in his heyday, performed 104 Exams, 136 ODIs and 37 T20Is for England, notably successful the 2010 T20 World Cup within the Caribbean. He was additionally a part of the IPL for 5 seasons, representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants. He was a part of the Delhi franchise, identified then as Delhi Daredevils, in 2012 and 2014. DC is certainly one of three present groups by no means to win the IPL.

“I’ve bought unimaginable reminiscences of representing the Delhi franchise within the IPL, and I’ve been in a position to keep that zeal for the crew at the same time as a broadcaster over time. I shared the sphere with Venu (Venugopal Rao) throughout the 2012 season, and it’s nice to be reconnecting with him as we start a brand new chapter at this superb franchise,” Pietersen mentioned.

“I’ve bought a terrific relationship with the house owners and the Delhi Capitals followers, so when this concept happened, it was a really fast sure from me,” he revealed. “It’s an thrilling alternative to step into this new position as a mentor for the Capitals, and I’m actually trying ahead to becoming a member of the squad, working carefully with the boys, and doing every little thing I can to assist us win that final prize.”