Shane Bond
Shane Edward Bond (born 7 June 1975 in Christchurch) is a New Zealand cricketer. A right-handed fast bowler, who plays for the Canterbury Wizards state team and has played for the national side since 2001. He has been New Zealand’s most potent fast bowling threat for a number of years and is considered the 3rd fastest bowler playing the game, whilst possessing the least controversial action.
Bond played his first series for New Zealand cricket team in 2001 against Australia away. Soon thereafter, in the 2001/02 VB Series against Australia and South Africa, he earned player of the tournament honors after taking 21 wickets in 9 games.
After the tournament he suffered a foot injury, one of many that would marr his career. However he was back in action for New Zealand’s 2002 tour of the West Indies. He was New Zealand’s top wicket taker in their first ever series win in the Caribbean. He continued to bowl well, again leading the New Zealand bowling averages at the 2003 World Cup. However, shortly after the tournament he suffered a stress fracture in his back. Whilst he initially planned to make a comeback in February 2004, Bond remained out of the side until August 2005. However his remodelled action has proven just as lethal. In his second match after his return Bond took 6-19 against India.
Awards On the 16th of May 2007, Shane Bond was named NZ cricketer of the year 2006/2007 season and NZ’s best bowler for that season. In September Shane was named in the ICC’s best performing test side over the past year.
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[…] bowler Shane Bond has had his contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) terminated after the player signed for the […]
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[…] The New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZPCA) has expressed concerns about the future of international cricket following the departure of Shane Bond. […]
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[…] “vague” Indian Premier League (IPL) contract might be the reason why Shane Bond, the New Zealand fast bowler, opted to sign for the Indian Cricket League (ICL), a move that […]
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[…] IPL and ICL together in promoting and expanding the game. With that in mind, it is ridiculous that Shane Bond should be banned for taking part in the ICL,” Warne, who will be one of the top draws of the […]
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[…] Shane Bond contract to play for English county Hampshire this season has been called into question because of the player’s links with the ‘rebel’ Indian Cricket League (ICL) after officials warned it would be taken into account when assessing his registration. […]
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