Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen said that he would like to be a mentor for him. Chennai Super KingsHe added that the location of the city would make it easy for him to travel to the Maldives. His comment was in reference to his travel during IPL 2025.The exchange started on Tuesday morning when a CSK fan took to social media to ask the franchise to consider Pietersen for the role of advisor.“Dear CSK pls bring KP as mentor,” the user posted.“Yes please. It’s closer than the Maldives. It’s easier for me to travel,” Patterson replied.After his reply, Delhi Capitals joined the conversation and tagged along. KL Rahul. Pietersen and Rahul had bonded over the previous season and were often seen joking around with each other.
Pietersen was appointed as the Delhi Capitals’ mentor during IPL 2025. Midway through the season, he went on a family vacation to the Maldives, which became a talking point within the team. Rahul also mocked him.“A mentor is someone who goes to the Maldives for two weeks,” KL Rahul said in a video posted by DC in 2025.Pietersen made his IPL debut in 2009 with Royal Challengers Bangalore signing for a then record US$1.5 million (Rs 13.95 crore now).However, his tenure did not produce large numbers. He scored 93 runs in six matches at an average of 15.5 and also took four wickets at a strike rate of 19.5 with an economy of 6.53.
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In February 2014, Delhi Daredevils signed Pietersen ahead of IPL 2014 and handed him the captaincy. He also played for the team in IPL 2012 which was his most productive season in the league.That year, Pietersen scored 305 runs at a strike rate of 147, including an unbeaten 103.
