Shane Bond retires from all cricket

[Karan114]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/3697432/Shane-Bond-retires-from-all-cricket

Shane Bond retires from all cricket Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond has announced his retirement from all cricket today. Bond made the announcement this morning as he arrived home in Christchurch from the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies. Bond said that he would not comprise his own standards that he believed were required to be successful to combat the intensity of International cricket . ''I know the time is right for me to step down. I have given it everything when playing for the Black Caps. "I will miss the camaraderie because it has been a privilege to play along such a great bunch of guys who are so committed to do their best for New Zealand. "Playing with pride for the Black Caps over the years has meant so much to me. "I dreamed of playing for New Zealand when I was six. The reality of what has unfolded was more than I could ever hope for and I have been extremely proud to represent New Zealand. "I am going to miss a lot of this but I know now is the time to bow out. I am very keen at some stage to put something back into the game in New Zealand.'' The Canterbury fast bowler's international career, which began eight years ago, was, however, littered with injuries. Bond, for a time, was the number one bowler in the world one day rankings. For a time, he had the best strike rate in tests and one day internationals in NZ cricket history. At his peak, he had the third best strike rate in test cricket history. NZ Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan paid tribute to Bond’s contribution to the game. ''We shall all miss Shane in the international arena. His speed and ability struck fear into batsmen from every team in world cricket. He has been a real match-winner. Shane has had an inspirational presence about him and has been a great role model for younger team mates. ''Shane will leave a huge gap that will be almost impossible to replace. We are saddened by his decision, but we support him and wish him all the best in his future." Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori said New Zealand was lucky to have had a player of his stature donning the Black Cap. "For me personally it is a big loss I think he could still be a really good player for us for some time to come. But I know how much effort he puts in to stay on the park. He knows his body and he knows what he needs to do to prepare for international cricket. Sadly for us he has decided his time has come to an end. "What ever he chooses to put his hand to, I think he will be successful because he is so determined. I think that if we can hold on to Shane in any capacity in Cricket, if he can help out our future fast bowlers it is only going to be an asset. "He is one of the best fast bowlers we have ever had and we will miss him in the Black Caps."

[maggot_brain]

This is a huge loss to Cricket. 007 is my favourite non-Indian player.

[IKnowU]

:(( good player. KKR :hehe:

[satishg]

He was a champion fast bowler, i loved his smooth action. He was truly a treat to watch! All the best Shane for your future, i will forever cherish the 6-23 he took against Oz in the WC, that was some fast bowling :)

[Laaloo]

:hatsoff:

[Desi Cartman]

Again :yikes: How many times is he gonna retire

[Deleted_User_1]

Again :yikes: How many times is he gonna retire

Abe saale, he retired from tests before. Now it is alvida from cricket all together. He is not MoYo!!

[Desi Cartman]

Abe saale' date=' he retired from tests before. Now it is alvida from cricket all together. He is not MoYo!![/quote'] I have read so many threads about his career ending ... :hitler:

[bhanu]

Awww i have barly seen him bowl and now he retiring :((...ok all the best bonda..enjoy ur future :~)

[Guest OriginalPrince]

It's a shame. He could have been one of the greatest ever.

[StriKe]

:bye: bond Now its time for sanath to retire

[TheWall]

End of genuine fast bowler

[f2000560]

:hatsoff:

[thevortex]

Yet another genuine fast bowler bites the dust! This is sad.

[Lord]

Yet another genuine fast bowler bites the dust! This is sad.

all bcoz of IPL:hitler:

[bhajji]

i could not remember how may times i have heard the same new but he never retires !!

[TheWall]

all bcoz of IPL:hitler:

he was almost retired before he joined IPL :hysterical:

[SSJ4Kakashi]

:hatsoff: Amazing fast bowler.All the best to him in the future.

[achilles]

Love you Shane. I'll miss seeing you playing cricket. :(( Have a wonderful life. If possible, play in the IPL or do commentary in India. You'll be missed :bow: