Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as England's white-ball team mentor (Credit: AP)
\n\nKevin Pietersen's relationship with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) might not be easy, even as a mentor. The ECB's strict anti-gambling policies put it in a difficult position when the former England batter revealed his affiliation with Dafabet, a betting firm located in the Philippines, on Monday. The Guardian claims that Pietersen informed the board that he would not promote Dafabet while he was obligated to England, which would limit his ability to fulfil the terms of the agreement. He has a 13-month contract to work with Brendon McCullum's white-ball team for about 150 days, till the conclusion of the 2027 ODI World Cup, which Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa will co-host.
\n\nPietersen is scheduled to participate in England's winter tours of Australia and South Africa as well as their domestic white-ball matches next summer prior to the World Cup, despite not travelling to Pakistan for the forthcoming 50-over tri-series against Sri Lanka.
\n\nCricket players are not allowed to bet on matches or encourage others to do so due to the ECB's stringent anti-corruption procedures. will not advocate for gambling while serving as England's specialised mentor…
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