Kevin Pietersen, currently in South Africa with the SA20 broadcasting team, said he was “available” to take on the role of India’s batting coach.
Hours after reports that BCCI was considering adding a support staff member, preferably a batting coach, to India’s support staff started appearing on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, former England captain Kevin Pietersen put his hand up for the role.
On Wednesday night, it all began when Cricbuzz reported that BCCI is considering adding a new member to head coach Gautam Gambhir’s support staff. Pietersen, who happens to be a member of the SA20 broadcasting team currently in South Africa, said he was “available” for the role of India’s batting coach.
The stylish former England batter has been a regular commentator in the IPL and boasts an outstanding CV regarding batting credentials.
In 104 Tests, Pietersen scored 8181 runs at an average of 47.28. His 23 centuries rank him third in England’s all-time Test hundred aggregate behind Joe Root (36) and Alastair Cook (33). A great white-ball batter in England’s history, he was born in South Africa.
In his 136 ODIs, he made 4440 runs with an average of 40.73. He also has an impressive record in 37 T20Is that he played for England, for which he scored 1176 runs at a strike of 140.
