Delhi Capitals appoints Pietersen as group mentor for IPL

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In a high-profile addition to its help workers forward of the Indian Premier League’s 18th version, which begins on March 22, Delhi Capitals (DC) introduced the appointment of former England batter Kevin Pietersen as group mentor on Thursday.

The 44-year-old shall 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 harmful 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 Supergiant. He was a part of the Delhi franchise, identified then as Delhi Daredevils, in 2012 and 2014. DC is considered one of three present groups by no means to win the IPL.

“I’ve received unbelievable reminiscences of representing the Delhi franchise within the IPL, and I’ve been capable of keep that zeal for the group whilst a broadcaster over time. I shared the sector with Venu (Venugopal Rao) in the course of the 2012 season, and it’s nice to be reconnecting with him as we start a brand new chapter at this superb franchise,” Pietersen stated.

“I’ve received an incredible relationship with the house owners and the Delhi Capitals followers, so when this concept took place, it was a really fast sure from me,” he revealed.

“It’s an thrilling alternative to step into this new function as a mentor for the Capitals, and I’m actually wanting ahead to becoming a member of the squad, working carefully with the boys, and doing every part I can to assist us win that final prize.”