Kevin Pietersen's Exit Causes Delhi Capitals to Fall by 3 Goals
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, citing lack of time for the role. He will still appear as a commentator during the tournament. Pietersen joined the franchise in 2025 and previously played for several IPL teams during his career.
The season begins March 28 in Bengaluru.
NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. The 45-year-old said he would not be able to give the role the time it demands, though fans will still see him during the tournament as a commentator. 129576406 Pietersen had joined the franchise as a mentor in February last year for the 2025 season.
In that role, he worked closely with the coaching staff that included Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, head coach Hemang Badani, assistant coach Matthew Mott and bowling coach Munaf Patel. Confirming his decision on social media, Pietersen explained that his schedule would not allow him to continue in the position. "I cannot be a mentor for Delhi Capitals in this IPL season," he wrote on X.
"I can't commit to the time that the job requires. Best wishes to all the players for this season! However, I'll see you back in the commentary box!