Shane Bond parts ways with Mumbai Indians as bowling coach after nine long years
The Mumbai Indians (MI), the most prosperous team in the IPL, have a talent for developing youngsters into future cricketing stars. While many of the team’s players have gone on to represent their respective countries, fans frequently ponder the methodology behind MI’s talent scouting, grooming, and coaching that consistently produces cricketing superstars.
A fascinating pattern emerges when one examines MI’s historical success in greater detail. With the exception of the legendary Master Blaster, MI has consistently had a bowler or two on the list of the highest wicket-takers even when their batsmen don’t consistently lead the charts for the most runs scored in the competition. In this regard, legends like Mitchell Johnson, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, and Lasith Malinga have excelled. This pattern emphasizes the key factor that has contributed to MI’s recent dominance: a tenacious and reliable bowling unit that consistently rises to the challenge, regardless of the team’s batting performance.
Shane Bond, who served as MI’s Bowling Coach and MI Emirates Head Coach, is the brains behind this formidable Mumbai Indians bowling lineup over the years. The Mumbai Indians recently announced the end of Shane Bond’s highly successful tenure, which began in 2015 and lasted for nine outstanding years. Bond served as the team’s bowling coach during his tenure with the franchise, and his influence helped MI win four IPL trophies, an incredible feat. He additionally worked as MI Emirates’ head coach during the ILT20’s first season.
Check out Mumbai Indians’ post on Twitter:
Mumbai Indians Bowling Coach and MI Emirates Head Coach Shane Bond moves on from the MI #OneFamily
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/eFLsQBUiRH pic.twitter.com/PtQXpy4JkC
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 18, 2023
One of the most talented fast bowlers of his generation, Shane Bond, approached the sport of bowling with true artistic precision. Whether performing as a player, a leader, or a coach, he consistently displayed an extraordinary ability to master various playing environments and produce outstanding results for the team.
The Bond effect: Mastermind behind MI’s bowling prowess!
Several of the top bowlers who wore the MI jersey had their careers significantly shaped by Bond. Prodigious talents like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and Rahul Chahar, among others, developed in large part as a result of his mentoring and direction. Bond has remained a crucial member of the management of the team since signing on with MI in 2015, helping to contribute to the team’s impressive bowling prowess.
Notably, Bond’s skills went beyond MI; he was instrumental in the recovery and growth of top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer.
In the wake of his departure, Shane Bond expressed his gratitude, stating, “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. 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.”
As Shane Bond says goodbye to the Mumbai Indians, his contribution to building one of the strongest bowling units in IPL history will be remembered and honored. His impact on the game of cricket, both as a player and a coach, has been immeasurable, and many young bowlers will continue to benefit from his guidance for years to come.
Look at how the fans have reacted:
Shane Bond's tenure as Mumbai Indians bowling coach comes to an end after 9 years. pic.twitter.com/MVVgsGDHvp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/Iconic_Rohit/status/1714580480157487181
Best of luck for future sir Shane Bond 💙#OneFamily
— MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) October 18, 2023
Best of luck Bondy.💙
P.S – Loved the way you slipped in @hardikpandya7 with MI colors.— Pattnaik Raghuveer (@rveer77) October 18, 2023
No no no this can't be true.
I just can accept this yaar.. This man gives us so many things to cherish.. As a HARDCORE #Mumbaiindians Fan it's just a sad to for us— Nakli Gunda (@NakliGunda) October 18, 2023
No he was very important part of Mi Setup 🥺😭
— ARYAN_OP™ (@ARYAN__OP) October 18, 2023
Thank You Shane Bond
You will be missed 🥺— Mumbai Indians Fanatics KA (@MIFanaticsKA) October 18, 2023