The (Indian Premier League) IPL team Mumbai Indians announced today that former New Zealand fast Shane Bond is stepping down as bowling coach. The former cricket player from New Zealand expressed that he will miss the memories he has made and the fun he had playing with all the boys over the years.
Bond has been the Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach for the last eight years. During that time, he has helped players like Mitchell McClenaghan, Trent Boult, Arshad Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Alzarri Joseph, and many more develop. During his tenure, the team won four IPL championships.
The former spinner for the Kolkata Knight Riders also thanked the Ambani family for providing him with the opportunity to work with such exceptionally talented athletes. Bond’s final season with the five-time winners saw them achieve a better result after finishing last in the 2022 season. The runner-up Gujarat Titans defeated them in the playoffs. Bond’s association with the Mumbai Indians began in 2015, and the team won the title in that year as well as championships in 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Shane Bond leaves IPL team Mumbai Indians:
According to the official website, the 48-year-old wished them the best. He said, “I want to express my gratitude to the Ambani family for giving me the chance to be a part of MI One Family for the past nine seasons. With so many wonderful memories made both on and off the pitch, it has been an amazing experience.”
The former fast bowler continued, “I have been fortunate enough to work with and have strong relationships with so many great people, both players and staff. I want the best for their future and shall miss them all very much. Lastly, I would like to thank MI Paltan for their assistance as well.”
Seeing the big change, the fans of the Indian cricket sport have dropped their verdict. The netizens have shared their reaction to the big update on social media. The cricket fans have also suggested the replacement of the former bowler Shane Bond. Check out their reactions below.
Shane Bond does not want to train chucker Bumrah anymore.
— Muhammad S. Ali (@iamsufyanali) October 18, 2023
Bond shane bond 🫡
— RAHUL TALWAR 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 (@Thesailor33) October 18, 2023
He might join another MI franchise
— Anuraj Kumar (@BeAnuraj) October 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/tanveercric56_/status/1714515739749527688?
End of an era! Shane Bond's incredible 9-year journey as the Mumbai Indians' bowling coach concludes.
— United Indian (@TheUnitedIndia2) October 18, 2023
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