Southampton, Sept. 16 -- England skipper Harry Brook spoke highly of Kevin Pietersen's influence, revealing that he had watched highlights of the former England star and admired his ability to access different areas of the ground, which made him difficult to bowl to and captain against.

Brook said he is looking forward to having regular conversations with Pietersen, particularly about reading different surfaces and adapting his skills to conditions. He also believes Pietersen's guidance could benefit his development across both white-ball and Test cricket, adding that the former England batter could have a significant impact on his career.

Pietersen's influence on England's white-ball setup is already beginning to show, if their command...