Amidst the continuous poor performance of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ipl 2026 One season of cricket fans on social media platform ‘X’ urged the franchise to appoint former England batsman Kevin Pietersen as their mentor. The former England cricketer, who has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in the past, responded to fans in a funny way.
Responding to the fan reaction, the retired professional cricketer expressed his desire to join the 5-time IPL winners as the southern city is not too far from the Maldives.
Kevin Pietersen keen to join Chennai Super Kings amid IPL 2026 season
“Yes, please. It’s close to the Maldives. Easy travel for me,” Peterson said in response to a post Tuesday afternoon.
Yes, please. It is close to Maldives. Traveling became easier for me. https://t.co/ErZdo660t2
– Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) 7 April 2026
Why did the former cricketer mention Maldives?
But, why did you do this? Kevin PietersenWhose home nation is England, mention Maldives in your response? In fact, last year in 2025, when Kevin Pietersen, popularly known as ‘KP’, was appointed the mentor of Delhi Capitals, he went on a family holiday to Maldives in the middle of the season, which created a laughing stock in the cricket world. He also had to lose a match due to the break.
Delhi Capitals star keeper-batsman KL Rahul shares a strong bond with Pietersen. In between, Rahul jokes about Pietersen’s Maldives holidays.
Pietersen goes on holiday with his family after DC’s emphatic win Chennai Super Kings In the IPL 2025 season on 5 April. He rejoined the franchise ahead of DC’s clash against Mumbai Indians on 13 April. Between 5 April and 13 April, there was a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 10 April, which Pietersen missed.
A funny conversation between Kevin Pietersen and KL Rahul
Later, after Pietersen’s leave ended, he joined the team again. Delhi Capitals Shared a video from his official social media account, which went viral on social media platforms as cricket fans got to see an entertaining moment between KL Rahul and KP.
Peterson said, “What is a guru? Nobody knows.” KL Rahul replied, “A mentor is someone who goes to Maldives for two weeks in the middle of the season.” The caption of the video reads, “Thanks, KL, now we know what a guru does.”
In the comments section of the video, the former Delhi Capitals mentor tagged KL Rahul and wrote, “The wise guide of a cricket team who, through a mysterious mix of tactical genius and holiday planning, ensures that the team is as adept at swinging bats as it is at swinging a hammock. Known for the rare ability to teach the art of the perfect switch-hit and the secret to finding the best holiday deals during the mid-season break. Often with a clipboard in hand.” And one is seen with the travel brochure in the other cc @klrahul.”
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