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

• Batting mentor signed lucrative deal with online firm

• Board’s strict code prohibits betting across cricket

Kevin Pietersen has told the England and Wales Cricket Board that he will not promote betting while on duty as England’s white-ball batting coach despite signing a lucrative contract as a brand ambassador for an online gambling company this week.

The former England batter is also contracted to work as a mentor for Brendon McCullum’s white-ball team for around 150 days over the next 13 months until the conclusion of the 50-over World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Pietersen’s betting interests creating a potential headache for his employers.

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