'He thought I was joking': Brendon McCullum reveals dramatic phone call that brought Kevin Pietersen back
Brendon McCullum has revealed that the decision to bring back Kevin Pietersen as a mentor was entirely his initiative. Joining the England coaching staff for the upcoming white-ball matches, Pietersen’s past criticisms haven’t deterred M…
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