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Shane Bond joins Rajasthan Royals

Bond replaces Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga, who returned to Mumbai Indians after serving two seasons as Royals' fast-bowling coach

Shane Bond joins Rajasthan Royals
Eastern Eye
By Eastern EyeOct 26, 2023

FORMER New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond will be the assistant and fast bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 season, the Indian Premier League franchise announced on Monday (23).

Bond, 48, replaces Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, who returned to Mumbai Indians after serving two seasons as Royals’ fast-bowling coach.

The Kiwi had joined Mumbai in 2015, contributing significantly in the franchise winning four titles in the competition 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. 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.

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