Harry Brook, England's white-ball cricket captain, has spoken about the guidance he has received from Kevin Pietersen, who has recently taken on the role of a specialist mentor for England's One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) teams. Pietersen, a former England star known for his aggressive batting and leadership, was appointed to this role earlier this month and will remain until next autumn's Cricket World Cup in southern Africa. He has already been part of England's recent 3-0 T20 series win against Sri Lanka and will be involved in the upcoming three-match ODI series against the same opponents, starting this Tuesday. Brook praised Pietersen for his insights into the game and for engaging in discussions about how the team should approach their cricket. One of the key areas Pietersen has focused on is helping the team improve their ability to read and respond to spin bowling. This is a crucial skill in ODI cricket, where the ability to rotate the strike and score consistently against spin can often determine the outcome of a match. Pietersen, who is widely regarded as one of the best players against spin, has shared his experiences with the team. Brook noted that Pietersen's approach draws on the legacy of other England players like Joe Root and Marcus Trescothick, who were also known for their ability to face spin effectively. Although Brook has not yet been appointed as England's Test captain — a role now held by Joe Root under new coach Stephen Fleming, following Ben Stokes' retirement from Test cricket — he has been performing strongly in the white-ball format. England's white-ball head coach, Brendon McCullum, has praised Brook's performances, and Stokes himself once called Brook an "absolute freak" after his remarkable 42-ball century in one of the T20 matches against Sri Lanka. Brook acknowledged the praise but emphasized that he remains focused on the present, learning from Pietersen and other experienced players in the squad. Brook expressed confidence that England can continue their strong form in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, aiming to play an aggressive, high-scoring brand of cricket while maintaining their fitness levels. The team will be looking to build on their recent T20 success and carry that momentum into the ODIs, with Pietersen's mentorship playing a key role in their preparations.