Root Welcomes Pietersen Return to England Setup

England team in a very different place: Joe Root welcomes Pietersen's return

England Test captain Joe Root has expressed strong support for Kevin Pietersen's return to the national setup as a specialist mentor, emphasising that the current team environment is vastly different from the one Pietersen left in 2014.

Root welcomes Pietersen return to England setup

England captain Joe Root welcomes Kevin Pietersen return to There Lions' setup

Joe Root, who played alongside Kevin Pietersen before his ‌England career ended in 2014, said the 46-year-old’s ‌experience and knowledge would benefit a squad featuring ⁠players who grew up watching him.

Root wants Pietersen to pull no punches on England return

Joe Root has insisted Kevin Pietersen should continue to be outspoken when his former England team-mate joins the national side's white-ball coaching staff.

Michael Vaughan highlights ‘issue’ with England hiring Kevin Pietersen

Pietersen has been brought in as a specialist mentor for England’s white-ball teams but Vaughan has highlighted a potential pitfall

'Some Powerful, Big Egos': Michael Vaughan Points 'only Issue' In Pietersen's Selection As England Mentor

'Some Powerful, Big Egos': Vaughan Points 'only Issue' In Pietersen's Selection As England Mentor, New Delhi: Former England captain Michael Vaughan reacted to former batter Kevin Pietersen taking on the role of England's white-ball.