England different from when Pietersen left - Root
Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former batter joined the coaching staff of the white-ball side.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I'm fortunate enough to be in that position where I did play alongside him."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"That's him as a person."
— Joe Root , Athlete
"He was always someone who gave me a huge amount, to be honest."
— Joe Root , Athlete
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former batter joined the coaching staff of the white-ball side.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AMFleming on England discipline, Stokes, late arrival and coaching styles
Read what England's new Test coach Stephen Fleming had to say about Bazball, Ben Stokes, the team's discipline issues and his own philosophy.
September 20, 2026 at 07:26 AMEngland fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
September 22, 2026 at 08:58 AMVital with the bat, crucial with the ball - Jacks stars in England win
Will Jacks produced a match-winning performance as he finished 46 not out before taking five wickets to help England to a comfortable victory as they beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street in the first One Day International of the three-match series.
September 22, 2026 at 07:21 PM'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim
New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.
September 20, 2026 at 07:27 AMEngland embrace growing competitiveness of women's game
England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.
September 26, 2026 at 06:55 PM