In 2024, Shane Bond, a former cricket player from New Zealand, will serve as the fast bowling coach and assistant for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, the team said on Monday.
After two seasons as the Royals’ fast-bowling coach, Bond, 48, returned to the Mumbai Indians, replacing Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka.
The New Zealander arrived in Mumbai in 2015 and played a major role in the team’s four titles in the glamorous Twenty-20 league from 2015 to 2020.
“Shane is one of the greatest fast bowlers of modern day cricket, and brings with himself a wealth of experience and knowledge having mentored some of the best in the business,” said Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara.
“He is someone who has a keen eye for helping the best become even better and we are delighted to welcome him to the franchise,” he said in a statement.
Bond, also a former coach of New Zealand, said he was delighted to be joining the Royals.
“It’s a forward thinking franchise who are determined to do well and I’m excited about being part of their vision,” Bond was quoted as saying in the statement.
“The bowling group is a great mix of youth and experience, and it will be awesome to work alongside them.”
Bond claimed 25 wickets in T20 cricket, 147 in ODIs, and 87 in Test cricket.
2008 saw the Royals win their lone IPL championship.
