{"id":141596,"date":"2026-03-14T13:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T18:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=141596"},"modified":"2026-03-14T13:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T18:46:47","slug":"ipl-2026-kevin-pietersen-steps-down-as-mentor-of-delhi-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=141596","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen steps down as mentor of Delhi Capitals"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Former England international Kevin Pietersen announced on Saturday that he will be stepping down from his role as mentor of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot commit to the time that the job requires. Best wishes to all the players for this season. However, I\u2019ll see you back in the commentary box! IPL is the world\u2019s best league and I can\u2019t wait to see all of you soon,\u201d Pietersen wrote on social media announcing his decision.<\/p>\n

The 45-year-old had joined the Hemang Badani-led support staff last season, when DC could not qualify for the Playoffs after finishing fifth.<\/p>\n

Pietersen played 36 matches in the IPL, scoring 1001 runs across his stints with three teams \u2014 Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils and Rising Pune Supergiant.<\/p>\n

DC opens its 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.<\/p>\n

Published on Mar 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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