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Shane Bond Ends His Mumbai Indians Bowling Coach Stint after Nine Glorious Seasons

Samia Akter — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:29:22 +0000

End of an Era: Bond’s Departure Marks Transition for MI

The Mumbai Indians made a big statement today, announcing that Shane Bond, a former fast bowler from New Zealand, has finished his incredible nine years as the team’s bowling coach. Since joining forces with MI in 2015, Bond played an instrumental role in clinching four IPL trophies. The 48-year-old also stepped down from his position as head coach of MI Emirates, a role he took on for the inaugural season of ILT20 earlier this year.

Bond’s Gratitude and Fond Farewell

Expressing his thanks, Bond said:

“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 journey, filled with countless cherished moments both on and off the field.”

He went on to acknowledge the invaluable relationship he formed with players and staff, expressing his heartfelt farewells.

“I want the best for their future and shall miss them all very much. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Paltan for their further help.”

Bond played an integral role in MI’s triumphs in the IPL seasons of 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. His expertise and guidance were pivotal in shaping the team’s success.

Bond’s decision to part ways with MI came after the five-time IPL champions appointed Lasith Malinga as their bowling coach for IPL 2024 in August this year. Malinga, who retired in 2021 and had a successful stint with MI as a player, had been associated with the Rajasthan Royals until this year.

During his tenure, Bond played a crucial role in nurturing young bowlers within the MI ranks. India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, credits Bond for instrumental contributions in shaping his skills during the formative stages of his career. Bond’s legacy as a mentor will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the team’s future endeavors.

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Lasith Malinga Praises Sri Lanka Women’s Team’s Historic Series Victory in England

Sariya Afrin — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:18:04 +0000

Record-Breaking Win for Sri Lanka Women's Team

Sri Lankan cricket legend Lasith Malinga extended his heartfelt congratulations to the senior national women’s team for securing a historic series triumph in England. In a groundbreaking achievement, the Sri Lanka women’s team accomplished their first-ever series victory against England in any cricket format. This historic 2-1 series win was sealed with an impressive seven-wicket triumph over Heather Knight’s squad in the third T20I match in Derby.

Praise for Chamari Athapaththu's Leadership

Malinga was effusive in his praise for the character exhibited by the team under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu. In a tweet, he expressed his admiration for their remarkable feat:

“Congratulations to SL Women’s Cricket team for the historic series win against England. Doing so in their own backyard makes it even more special. The character Chamari & her team have shown throughout the past year is promising, and it’ll do wonders for the Women’s game in SL.”

Match Highlights

In the decisive match, England was asked to bat first and managed to post a modest total of 116 runs in 19 overs, with Maia Bouchier (23), Danielle Gibson (21), and wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones (20) making notable contributions.

The spin bowlers wreaked havoc, accounting for seven of England’s wickets. Sri Lanka’s skipper, Chamari Athapaththu, delivered an exceptional all-round performance, scoring 44 runs off 28 balls and taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs. Kavisha Dilhari and Udeshika Prabodhani also impressed, each taking 2 wickets for 16 runs.

This performance raised concerns about England’s ability to handle spin, as they succumbed to Sri Lanka in a similar fashion during the second T20I match.

Chase to Victory

Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target, with Athapaththu (44 off 28 balls, including five fours and two sixes) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (26 off 28 balls, one four) guiding the team to a well-deserved victory.

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Malinga appointed to Sri Lanka’s coaching panel

Mainul Islam — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:35:19 +0000

Australia will Sri Lanka tour to play the full series. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Lasith Malinga. He will be the bowling strategy coach in limited overs cricket.

Sri Lanka and Australia will play three T20s and five ODIs. The SLC confirmed the appointment of Malinga in a statement on Thursday. As an expert coach, he will work with the bowlers on strategic aspects. The Sri Lankan board believes his experience, especially his ability to bowl death in T20, will help the team. “Sri Lankan cricket believes that Malinga’s experience and death bowling skills, especially in the T20 cricket – will greatly benefit the team in the upcoming series,” the SLC statement said.

This is not the first time. Malinga was on Sri Lanka’s coaching panel for the tour of Australia last January. Despite losing the five-match T20 series 4-1 at that time, the Sri Lankans’ bowling performance was satisfactory.

The first match of the Colombo T20 series will be played between Sri Lanka and Australia on June 7. The remaining two matches of the series will be played on June 8 and 11.

The ODI series will start on June 14. The remaining matches of the series are on June 16, 19, 21, and 24. The matches will be played in Colombo and Pallekele.

Malinga has also worked as a bowling mentor for the IPL team Rajasthan Royals, apart from working for the national team. He is also in that role. He was also a bowling consultant for the Mumbai Indians once in his playing career.

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