Kevin Pietersen & Stephen Fleming (Source: AFP Photos)Kevin Pietersen, who joined England’s white-ball set-up as a Specialist Mentor till World Cup 2027 not too long ago, expressed his interest in becoming England’s mentor for Ashes 2027.Pietersen said he would also be open to England’s red-ball setup when the Ashes 2027 begins on June 7, with England hosting Australia this time around.Kevin Pietersen Opens Up About His Excellent Bond With Stephen FlemingPietersen highlighted his excellent relationship with Stephen Fleming, who recently became England’s Test head coach. Besides, he mentioned that he had already discussed with him the potential mentorship role for the Ashes 2027.However, at the same time, Pietersen pointed out that it would be too early to take such decisions, as there will be too much cricket happening till the Ashes 2027 gets underway.Besides, he also emphasised the fact that batters must step up on the field after his inputs, as he can’t do it all by himself any longer."I have had a conversation with Stephen Fleming, but I don't think that necessarily means that I need to be in a dressing room. There's a lot of time in the lead-up to an Ashes series; there's a lot of time in the lead-up to the tour of South Africa now, where I'm going to be with the Test batters in Australia, and there are conversations that can be had there," Pietersen was quoted as saying by Cricinfo.Also Read: Kevin Pietersen Captaincy And Mentoring Record As England Call Up Arrives"Inside a tournament, I can't do anything. There's nothing I can do. But I've certainly had a conversation with Flem - who I absolutely love - about language that he would like me to use with the Test batters going into, say, South Africa, and then certainly into the summer next year. But I don't think I can commit to a lot more time," he added.Pietersen's Best Moments In The Ashes HistoryPietersen played several memorable Ashes knocks. He averaged 44.95 in The Ashes, making 2158 runs across 50 innings with 13 half-centuries, three centuries and one double century.Of these, perhaps Pietersen's most significant knock was his counter-attacking 158 in the second innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval in 2025.Thanks to him, ably supported by Andrew Flintoff, England drew against Australia to reclaim the Ashes urn for the first time in 16 years.When Harry Brook Withdrew From IPL Under Pietersen’s WatchPietersen was previously associated with IPL, both as a player and as a coach. He was with Delhi Capitals during IPL 2025, serving as their mentor.There, Harry Brook, widely regarded as the best all-format batter at present, withdrew from the IPL to manage his workload.While Brook, who made himself available to play IPL again, was banned for two years for that move after registering himself for auction, Pietersen too was disappointed by the move and later mentioned that he could have helped him much more had he been there with him at Delhi Capitals.Also Read: Zaheer Khan Confirms MS Dhoni’s Role In His Appointment As CSK Head Coach
