ABU DHABI (UAE): Shane Bond shall be on the helm of MI Emirates within the inaugural version of the ILT20 to be held within the UAE. The former New Zealand star is happy about his new function and easily can’t watch for the match to get rolling.
“It is a privilege to be with Mumbai (Indians) for 8 continuous seasons. Very much looking forward to the season. Being the head coach is very different, but it is a role I really enjoy and cannot wait to get started,” he stated.
Talking in regards to the MI Emirates squad, Bond asserted that the mixture of a bunch of gifted and raring-to-go kids coupled with the calmness and stability offered by senior gamers will assist the workforce remodel right into a formidable unit on the sphere.
“I think it’s a great bunch of boys. So obviously we got some guys who are senior and we have got some really young guys as well. In terms of T20 teams we have the most diverse group of players in terms of the number of nationalities in the squad,” the previous quick bowler stated.
“All these guys want to be successful. Most of them are very excited to play for the Mumbai franchise because our reputation precedes us. Then you give them some really simple clear game plans. Give them a common purpose and they are competitive guys they want to win.” he added.
With his compatriot Trent Boult additionally carrying the MI Emirates jersey, Shane Bond is keen to rekindle his mixture with the left-arm pacer that had made New Zealand a robust bowling unit throughout his enjoying days.
“I love working with Trent. He is high energy. He is obviously a great and respected player and it is great having him in the team,” the MI Emirates coach remarked.
With West Indies and MI star Kieron Pollard main the workforce, Bond is assured that the power-hitting all-rounder will have the ability to replicate his success within the IPL within the ILT20.
“Obviously having MI legend Kieron Pollard as captain is so exciting and then the young guys are looking for an opportunity to perform. I have worked with Polly for a long time. He is a terrific guy to work with, an excellent captain. We have already spoken about our vision for the team and we are very much on the same page,” he stated.
Talking about Dwayne Bravo – one other West Indies star within the MI Emirates squad – Bond stated, “I have played a lot of cricket against DJ. He is still going strong and still awesome. I am really looking forward to working with him. He is also transitioning into a coaching role as well. Such a well-respected player can also act as an extra tutor around the younger players with his experience.”
“Both Polly and DJ add a West Indies flavour in our team. They really bring that energy to the team and that is really important for us,” Shane signed off.
“It is a privilege to be with Mumbai (Indians) for 8 continuous seasons. Very much looking forward to the season. Being the head coach is very different, but it is a role I really enjoy and cannot wait to get started,” he stated.
Talking in regards to the MI Emirates squad, Bond asserted that the mixture of a bunch of gifted and raring-to-go kids coupled with the calmness and stability offered by senior gamers will assist the workforce remodel right into a formidable unit on the sphere.
“I think it’s a great bunch of boys. So obviously we got some guys who are senior and we have got some really young guys as well. In terms of T20 teams we have the most diverse group of players in terms of the number of nationalities in the squad,” the previous quick bowler stated.
“All these guys want to be successful. Most of them are very excited to play for the Mumbai franchise because our reputation precedes us. Then you give them some really simple clear game plans. Give them a common purpose and they are competitive guys they want to win.” he added.
With his compatriot Trent Boult additionally carrying the MI Emirates jersey, Shane Bond is keen to rekindle his mixture with the left-arm pacer that had made New Zealand a robust bowling unit throughout his enjoying days.
“I love working with Trent. He is high energy. He is obviously a great and respected player and it is great having him in the team,” the MI Emirates coach remarked.
With West Indies and MI star Kieron Pollard main the workforce, Bond is assured that the power-hitting all-rounder will have the ability to replicate his success within the IPL within the ILT20.
“Obviously having MI legend Kieron Pollard as captain is so exciting and then the young guys are looking for an opportunity to perform. I have worked with Polly for a long time. He is a terrific guy to work with, an excellent captain. We have already spoken about our vision for the team and we are very much on the same page,” he stated.
Talking about Dwayne Bravo – one other West Indies star within the MI Emirates squad – Bond stated, “I have played a lot of cricket against DJ. He is still going strong and still awesome. I am really looking forward to working with him. He is also transitioning into a coaching role as well. Such a well-respected player can also act as an extra tutor around the younger players with his experience.”
“Both Polly and DJ add a West Indies flavour in our team. They really bring that energy to the team and that is really important for us,” Shane signed off.