Pietersen discusses possible England Test guidance with Fleming

Kevin Pietersen says he has discussed offering guidance to England’s Test batters with coach Stephen Fleming, but has not agreed to a full-time role and expects his availability to remain limited by other commitments. Pietersen, who is working with England’s white-ball setup on a part-time, rolling basis through the 2027 World Cup, said he and Fleming had spoken about the language and advice he might use with Test players ahead of the tour of South Africa and next summer. The conversation does not establish a formal Test appointment, and no schedule or defined duties have been announced. He said he could contribute without being based in the dressing room, adding that there was time before the South Africa tour and the Ashes to have conversations with batters. Pietersen said his existing schedule meant he could not commit to much more time. The reports do not specify how many sessions, if any, he will undertake with the Test squad. Pietersen’s current England work is with the white-ball team. He has been involved around the ongoing series against Sri Lanka and is expected to continue in a part-time capacity through the 2027 World Cup in southern Africa.