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Google partners Kevin Pietersen for 90-episode Youtube series
Gemini powers content as Pietersen turns creator on The Switch.
MUMBAI: From cover drives to content dives, Kevin Pietersen is now playing a different kind of innings, one powered by AI. Google has teamed up with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen for his new 90-episode Youtube series, The Switch, marking a push to reimagine how cricket content is created and consumed. The collaboration positions Pietersen not just as a former athlete, but as a full-fledged digital creator, using Youtube as his primary platform and Google’s Gemini as a creative tool.
At the centre of the partnership is Gemini, which Pietersen describes as a “creative teammate”, helping shape ideas, refine storytelling and speed up production across episodes. The aim is to deliver sharper, more engaging content that brings fans closer to the game through insights, narratives and behind-the-scenes perspectives.
The series reflects a broader shift in sports media, where athletes are increasingly building direct-to-fan channels, bypassing traditional formats. With YouTube positioned as a global hub for cricket fandom, the partnership leans into the platform’s ability to connect audiences across geographies in real time.
For Google, the move underscores the growing role of AI in content creation moving beyond tools into collaborative partners that can influence how stories are conceptualised and delivered.
As The Switch rolls out its 90-episode slate, the pitch is clear, cricket isn’t just being played differently, it’s being told differently too.
