Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has once again found himself in the spotlight after joking that he would love to become a mentor for the Chennai Super Kings. In a light-hearted response to a fan’s post on social media, Pietersen said Chennai would be a convenient base because it is closer to the Maldives, a cheeky reference to his well-known holiday during IPL 2025.
The remark came after a CSK supporter urged the franchise to bring Kevin Pietersen back into the IPL setup as a mentor. With the Chennai Super Kings still searching for their first win in IPL 2026 after three straight defeats, the tweet quickly gained attention online.
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“Dear @ChennaiIPL, please bring @KP24 as a Mentor,” the fan wrote. Kevin Pietersen replied with his trademark wit: “Yes, please. It is closerto the Maldives. Easier travel for me.”
Yes please. It’s closer to Maldives. Easier travel for me. https://t.co/ErZdo660t2
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 7, 2026
Kevin Pietersen was previously appointed mentor of the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2025, but his mid-season trip to the Maldives became a talking point throughout the campaign. The issue even led to several playful jabs from KL Rahul inside the DC camp.
The former England batter has a long history in the Indian Premier League. He made his debut in 2009 with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after being bought for a then-record US$1.5 million. However, that stint did not quite go as planned, with Pietersen scoring just 93 runs in six matches.
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He later found better success with the Delhi Daredevils. In IPL 2014, after being handed the captaincy, Kevin Pietersen enjoyed his most productive season in the league, scoring 305 runs at a strike rate of 147, including a memorable unbeaten century. Pietersen now works as an IPL commentator, but his latest comment has once again sparked conversation about whether CSK would ever consider him for a support role.
