India, Feb. 27 -- England legend Kevin Pietersen has been named as team mentor for Delhi Capitals ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The former England captain will be returned to help the side (then known as Delhi Daredevils) he captained in 2014 and it is also his first coaching assignment in the IPL.

Speaking to IPL fans via a press release, Pietersen said, "I've got incredible memories of representing the Delhi franchise in the IPL, and I've been able to maintain that passion for the team even as a broadcaster over the years. I shared the field with Venu (Venugopal Rao) during the 2012 season, and it's great to be reconnecting with him as we begin a new chapter at this amazing franchise."

"I've got a great relationship with the ...