Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has ended his nine-year affiliation as Mumbai Indians bowling coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise introduced on October 18.
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Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has ended his nine-year affiliation as Mumbai Indians bowling coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise introduced on October 18.
Bond, who has been related with MI since 2015, received 4 IPL trophies because the bowling coach of the workforce.
Bond made the choice to half ways with MI after the five-time IPL champions appointed Lasith Malinga as their bowling coach for season 2024.
Malinga, who retired in 2021 and had performed for MI, labored with the Rajasthan Royals till this yr.
The 48-year-old Kiwi additionally give up as MI Emirates head coach. He was on the helm of affairs of MI Emirates workforce within the inaugural season of ILT20 this yr.
“I would like to thank the Ambani family for the opportunity to be part of MI One Family for the last nine seasons. It has been an incredible experience with so many great memories on and off the field,” Bond mentioned in a press release issued by the franchise.
“I have been lucky enough to work with and have strong relationships with so many great people, both players and staff. I will miss them all and wish them all the best for the future. Finally thanks to the MI Paltan for their support as well.” Bond was a part of MI’s IPL triumphs in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 and performed a key position in grooming younger bowlers at MI.
India tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has credited Bond for shaping his abilities within the early phases of his profession.
