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'Will leave no stone unturned': Kevin Pietersen backs Brendon McCullum's claim of making England the best in the world

Kevin Pietersen backed Brendon McCullum's vision to make England the best white-ball team in the world ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

'Will leave no stone unturned': Kevin Pietersen backs Brendon McCullum's claim of making England the best in the world

Kevin Pietersen has endorsed Brendon McCullum's ambitious plans to make England the top cricketing nation, taking on the role of white-ball mentor for the team until the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. Despite their past disagreements, McCullum reached out to Pietersen, who surprised him with his willingness to collaborate. McCullum wants Pietersen to examine the entire team environment, not just batting, and challenge him privately on improvements.

Pietersen, known for his exceptional batting skills, brings valuable experience and energy to the role, with McCullum expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership. However, the unconventional nature of the arrangement means there may be challenges ahead.

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