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Pietersen performed 19 IPL matches for Delhi Capitals in two seasons (2012 and 2014), and with the assistance of 1 century and two fifties, he scored 599 runs.
Kevin Pietersen joins Delhi Capitals as staff mentor. (Image Credit score: AFP)
Legendary English batter and former captain Kevin Pietersen has joined his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals as staff mentor. The event was confirmed by the franchise on Thursday, February 27, through an official launch. The 44-year-old will hyperlink up and work alongside a formidable Delhi Capitals help workers which incorporates Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, Head Coach Hemang Badani, Assistant Coach Matthew Mott and Bowling Coach Munaf Patel.
“We’re delighted to welcome KP as our staff mentor. He has been a Delhi boy, having performed for us within the IPL earlier, and it’s nice to have him again in a distinct position. We’re assured that his huge expertise, his tactical understanding of the sport, and his ardour for the franchise will probably be invaluable to our staff and our gamers,” Delhi Capitals Chairman & Co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi mentioned.
“KP was arguably the most effective modern-day batters, and having him in our staff is a worthwhile addition. We sit up for seeing him apply his data and assist our gamers drive in the direction of our targets. My finest needs to him on this new position,” Parth Jindal, Co-owner of Delhi Capitals mentioned.
Marking his return to the franchise after greater than a decade, Pietersen commented in nice spirits, “I’ve obtained unbelievable recollections of representing the Delhi franchise within the IPL, and I’ve been capable of keep that keenness for the staff at the same time as a broadcaster through the years. I shared the sphere with Venu (Venugopal Rao) through the 2012 season, and it’s nice to be reconnecting with him as we start a brand new chapter at this superb franchise.”
“I’ve obtained an important relationship with the homeowners and the Delhi Capitals followers, so when this concept happened, it was a really fast YES from me. It’s an thrilling alternative to step into this new position as a mentor for the Capitals, and I’m actually trying ahead to becoming a member of the squad, working carefully with the boys, and doing all the pieces I can to assist us win that final prize,” he added.
A veteran of 200 T20s with 5,695 runs, Pietersen appeared in 36 IPL matches scoring 1001 runs throughout his stints with the Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Pune franchise. The South African-born participant, who captained England between 2008-2009, gained the Participant of the Collection award for his outstanding efficiency within the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup, which helped England safe their maiden ICC trophy.
In his illustrious worldwide profession, Pietersen performed 104 Checks, scoring 8,181 runs, and 136 ODIs, amassing 4,440 runs.