Pietersen says England role is consultant, not full-time

Kevin Pietersen said he will work with England’s white-ball team as a consultant rather than a full-time employee, and will not attend every assignment over the next 12 months. He also said he plans to join the squad in Australia for a few weeks, beginning Monday. Pietersen made the clarification in a post on X on October 31, after England failed to reach the final of the 50-over tri-series in Pakistan. His absence from the tournament had prompted questions about his involvement with the team. He said his consultancy role does not require him to accompany the side for every game. The former England batter joined the team’s white-ball setup as a specialist mentor. The England and Wales Cricket Board has not been cited as providing further details about his attendance arrangements. Pietersen’s statement establishes that his role is part-time, but does not set out which assignments he will attend beyond the planned Australia trip. One report said Pietersen is contracted for about 150 days through the end of the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup. It also reported that he is expected to join England for its tour of Australia, scheduled to include three one-day internationals and five...