England different from when Pietersen left - Root
Summary
Joe Root, England’s Test cricket captain, said the current England cricket team is very different from the team when Kevin Pietersen left in 2014. Pietersen, a former England player known for his skill and bold playing style, has joined the England white-ball coaching staff as a mentor ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.Key Facts
- Joe Root is the only current England player who played alongside Kevin Pietersen.
- Pietersen left international cricket in 2014 after being dropped from the England team.
- Pietersen is known for his innovative batting and scored 13,779 international runs for England.
- He is now joining the England white-ball coaching team as a mentor.
- Pietersen’s style of play fits well with modern white-ball cricket, which is a shorter, faster format of the game.
- Pietersen was a senior player who helped young players like Root during his career.
- Root described the England team as much changed since 2014 and expects Pietersen to add value to the coaching setup.
- England will play a Test match against Pakistan, with Root leading the team.
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