# Pietersen: New England Role, Ashes Hints

> Kevin Pietersen joins England coaching staff, hints at Ashes role.
- Title: Pietersen: New England Role, Ashes Hints · Sky Sports
- Summary: Kevin Pietersen joins England coaching staff, hints at Ashes role. Kevin Pietersen, 46, says he's a 'completely different person' after returning to…
- Keywords: kevin pietersen, england cricket, white ball coaching, ashes, cricket, seahawks, nfl, sports, Pietersen, England, Role, Hints
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13591749/kevin-pietersen-says-he-is-completely-different-person-after-taking-england-role-and-hints-at-role-ahead-of-ashes
- Published: 2026-09-25T12:37:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kevin pietersen, england cricket, white ball coaching, ashes, cricket, seahawks, nfl, sports
## Pietersen returns to England
pietersen joined england's white ball coaching staff after decade-long absence.
## Pietersen's past with England
pietersen played 277 times for england but was dropped in 2012 and 2014.
## Pietersen's current role
pietersen works as white ball specialist mentor for england through 2027 world cup.
## Pietersen's quote
i'm 46 man that stuffs so long gone i'm a completely different person.

> i'm 46, man. That stuff's so long gone. I'm a completely different person too
## Pietersen's coaching approach
pietersen listens twice as much as he talks to help players avoid past mistakes.
## Pietersen's Ashes hint
pietersen hints at possible red ball role ahead of ashes with stephen fleming.

> i wouldn't say no to contributing to england's coaching team for next year's ashes
## Pietersen's next steps
pietersen will work with fleming on language for test batters before ashes.

> i've had conversations with fleming about language for test batters
## Key takeaway

Kevin Pietersen, 46, says he's a 'completely different person' after returning to England's white-ball coaching staff and hints at potential red-ball role ahead of Ashes.