IPL 2026: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has confirmed that he will not return to the Delhi Capitals support staff for the upcoming IPL season. Pietersen served as a mentor for the franchise last year and spent considerable time working with young players in the squad, such as Ashutosh Sharma. Pietersen explained the reason behind his decision to step away from the mentoring role with Delhi Capitals, as he can't commit to the time the job requires. I cannot commit to the time that the job requires. Will Kevin Pietersen Get England Team's Coaching Role There are speculations that Pietersen could be the next option for the England team's head coach role.

Source: Dainik Jagran March 14, 2026 13:40 UTC