Kevin Pietersen thought Brendon McCullum ‘was joking’ when he reached out for England job: ‘I have been critical of you’

Want Pietersen to challenge me...: England white-ball coach McCullum - The Tribune

England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has said that he wants the team's newly-appointed specialist mentor and former cricketer Kevin Pietersen to "challenge" him privately on ways the team can improve and do things differently, as he starts his stint from the white-ball series against Sri Lanka starting this week.

Kevin Pietersen thought Brendon McCullum ‘was joking’ when he reached out for England job: ‘I have been critical of you’

Brendon McCullum spoke highly of Kevin Pietersen as he spoke about the latter's appointment as England's mentor for white-ball formats. 

Brendon McCullum reveals Kevin Pietersen was 'shocked' at coaching gig

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Pietersen joined up with the squad in Southampton on Sunday ahead of Tuesday first T20 against Sri Lanka - the first of six limited-overs games in 13 days

Pietersen brings fresh eyes and discipline to England backroom setup, says McCullum

Digital Desk | Southampton, Sep 14 (IANS) England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum welcomed Kevin Pietersen’s arrival as a mentor in the setup, adding that the former captain’s past criticisms of the team would bring valuable perspective to a side enforcing stricter off-field standards. Pietersen has joined the limited-overs coaching setup ahead of England's series against Sri Lanka and brings high-profile international experience to a…

Brendon McCullum Challenges Kevin Pietersen to Question England’s Methods as World Cup Pressure Builds

Brendon McCullum has welcomed Kevin Pietersen into England’s white-ball coaching set-up with one clear expectation: the former England batter should not be afraid to challenge him. Pietersen has been appointed as a specialist mentor through next autumn’s 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. His arrival comes despite the fact that he was […]

England Coach Brendon McCullum Wants Kevin Pietersen To 'challenge' Him, Has 'no Problem' With Previous Criticisms

Pietersen will work with England for most series up to and including the 2027 World Cup, starting during the three T20s and as many ODIs at home to Sri Lanka this month. The 46-year-old, who scored almost 14,000 runs across all three formats of international cricket between 2004 and 20144, accused England of a lack […]