Kevin Pietersen returns to England dressing room after 12 years, McCullum's 'specialist mentor'

The bitterness, arrogance and distance that have built up over a decade are about to end. Kevin Pietersen is returning to the dressing room of the England cricket team after almost 12 years. The former England captain has been appointed as a 'specialist mentor' under the head coach of the white ball team, Brendon McCullum.

Pietersen will start working with the England limited-overs team from next week. After leaving the Test team in July, McCullum is now focusing solely on England's white ball cricket. One of the best batsmen of the modern era of England has been added to his coaching staff to make his experience and strength more experienced.

Pietersen left the England team in a controversial and bitter situation in 2014. After that, he is returning to the Three Lions dressing room for the first time.

The 46-year-old Pietersen is excited about the new responsibility. He sees the opportunity to assist the England team with the goal of winning the World Cup in South Africa as a special honor.

Pietersen said, "I am very proud to have been offered the opportunity to help the team win the World Cup in South Africa. It is a very special moment for me to be associated with the England jersey again for the first time since 2014. This limited-overs team has an incredibly talented team. I look forward to working with them to unlock their full potential."

Pietersen will be part of McCullum's plans for the next 12 months. He has previously expressed his interest in working with England's young and emerging batsmen. This opportunity has now become a reality.

Pietersen's international career for England, however, ended in dramatic fashion. After the 5-0 defeat to Australia in the 2013-14 Ashes, England Cricket's relationship with him effectively broke down. After a clash of personalities with the team management and various dressing room arguments, the England and Wales Cricket Board terminated his contract.

Pietersen has been involved in controversies before. He was dropped from the team in 2012 for sending messages to opposing cricketers during the Lord's Test against South Africa. The messages were allegedly critical of England teammates as well as the then captain Andrew Strauss.

However, Pietersen later made a dramatic comeback under the leadership of Alastair Cook. The Cook-Pietersen pair played a key role in England's historic Test series win in India. But within a few years, old problems in the relationship resurfaced and his England career ended after the Ashes disaster.

Pietersen has since played in various franchise leagues around the world. He has also worked as a commentator, mentor and cricket analyst. He also has experience of mentorship with Delhi Capitals. His YouTube channel has also gained popularity recently.

Brendon McCullum is also pleased with Pietersen's return. He sees the former batsman's influence and experience in England cricket as a great asset to the team.

McCullum said, "I have immense respect for what KP has achieved in cricket. His impact on English cricket is extraordinary. His experience, knowledge and achievements can be a great asset to the team."

Apart from Pietersen, McCullum's coaching team includes Marcus Trescothick, Tim Southee, Jiten Patel and fielding specialist Sarah Taylor.

All in all, Pietersen's new chapter with England cricket is about to begin after more than a decade. The same Pietersen, who once left with bitterness, is now returning with the responsibility of showing the way to a new generation of cricketers.