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Kevin Pietersen tells ECB he will not promote gambling site while on England duty

Kevin Pietersen has agreed to step back from promoting an online gambling company while serving as England’s white-ball batting coach, despite having recently signed a high-value endorsement deal with the firm. The former England batsman will mentor Brendon McCullum’s white-ball team for approximately 150 days over the next 13 months, including the 50-over World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Pietersen’s commitment to the England and Wales Cricket Board’s strict betting policy ensures he will not engage in promotional activities for gambling while fulfilling his coaching duties, though the conflict between his new sponsorship and his role has created logistical challenges for his employers.

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