Shane Bond 


Shane Bond is a former New Zealand cricketer who played as a fast bowler. Here's a brief profile of Shane Bond:


Full Name: Shane Edward Bond

Date of Birth: June 7, 1975

Place of Birth: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Playing Role: Fast Bowler

Batting Style: Right-handed

Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast


Career Highlights:


  • Shane Bond burst onto the international cricket scene with his express pace and ability to generate bounce and movement off the pitch.
  • He made his debut for the New Zealand national cricket team in 2001.
  • Bond was known for his ability to bowl consistently at high speeds, often touching or surpassing the 150 km/h mark.
  • His performances in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats earned him a reputation as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers of his time.
  • Unfortunately, Bond's international career was marred by recurring injuries, which limited the number of matches he could play.
  • He retired from Test cricket in 2009, but he continued to represent New Zealand in limited-overs formats until 2010.
  • Bond was part of New Zealand's cricket team in several ICC Cricket World Cups, where his pace bowling played a crucial role in the team's performance.
  • After retiring from playing, Bond transitioned to coaching. He worked as a bowling coach for various teams, including the New Zealand national team.