IPL 2025: Former England Skipper Kevin Pietersen Joins Delhi Capitals As Mentor

After a disappointing 2024 season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals (DC) are all prepared to perform better in the 18th edition of the cash-rich tournament. The Delhi-based franchise finished sixth in IPL 2024 with 14 points.

Earlier, the Capitals strengthened their team management by adding former England men's and women's coach Matthew Mott as their new assistant coach. Before that, former India cricketer Hemang Badani was appointed the head coach of the franchise.

On February 27, Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of Kevin Pietersen as their new mentor. The 44-year-old will be a part of Badani-led coaching staff during the 8th season of the tournament.

A Look At Pietersen's IPL Career

Previously, during his cricketing career, Pietersen had played for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rising Pune Supergiants. However, this will be his first coaching stint in the IPL. In IPL, the former England star batter played 36 matches and scored 1001 runs at a strike rate of 134.72 and had an average of 37.07.

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Kevin Pietersen Opens Up On His New Role In IPL

The ODI World Cup winner opened up on his new duties with the Delhi Capitals and said that he has a good relationship with the fan base, and it was a quick "yes" from his side.

"I have got a great relationship with the Delhi Capitals fans, so when this idea came about, it was a very quick yes from me," Pietersen said, as quoted by Delhi Capitals' social media handle.

Announcing the news on social media, Delhi Capitals wrote, "The Dilli x KP love story continues."

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During the IPL 2025 mega-auction, the Capitals have added big names to the squad, however, they are yet to announce their captain for the upcoming season.

Delhi Capitals will kick off their IPL 2025 voyage on March 24 against Lucknow Super Giants at the ACA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.