{
  "id": 14698058,
  "title": "Kevin Pietersen assures ECB he will not promote gambling site when on England duty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/kevin-pietersen-assures-ecb-he-will-not-promote-gambling-site-when-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T12:56:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/kevin-pietersen-dafabet-ecb-england-duty-gambling-promotion-10923207/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin Pietersen, the specialist mentor for England's white-ball teams, has assured the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that he will not promote a gambling site while on duty, according to The Guardian. Despite signing as a brand ambassador for Dafabet, Pietersen has pledged not to endorse the company during his time with England. This decision is in line with the ECB's strict policy that prohibits gambling companies from being sponsors of any team, including those in The Hundred. Pietersen, who is set to work with Brendon McCullum's white-ball teams until the end of the 50-over World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, joins a long list of ECB-appointed coaches with ties to gambling companies. Three years ago, McCullum severed his connections with 22Bet, despite the ECB clearing his role as a brand ambassador, stating that it did not contravene their anti-corruption code. Pietersen joined England's white-ball teams in September, and McCullum expressed his admiration for Pietersen's impact on English cricket, looking forward to their collaboration.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Pietersen assures ECB he won't promote gambling site during England duty.",
    "ECB prohibits gambling companies from sponsoring teams, including The Hundred.",
    "Pietersen joins Brendon McCullum's white-ball teams until end of World Cup."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}