Shane Bond Relives Old Days With Ishan Kishan In Mumbai Indians Camp

Former New Zealand pacer and Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond recalled his old days with Ishan Kishan during a YouTube show. Shane Bond said that he loves Ishan Kishan and called him a funny guy.

Ishan Kishan has been part of Mumbai Indians for the last few seasons of the Indian Premier League. Shane Bond spent a relatively long time in the franchise as he was the bowling coach for the team for a few seasons in the past.

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I Love Ishan Kishan: Shane Bond

During a conversation with comedian Sorabh Pant on the YouTube channel ‘Wake up with Sorabh’, Shane Bond recalled his old days with Ishan Kishan. He said that he used to love the banters with him.

“I love Ishan. He is a funny guy. I love the banter I have with him. Chappy (Paul Chapman) called him a d**khead (laughs). If you’re being a d**khead, you’re being a d**khead (laughs). We still call him a d**khead, but it’s out of love. When you spend time with these players, you make good friendships,” Shane Bond said.

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Shane Bond also revealed how net bowlers like Akash Madhwal and Kumar Kartikeya did a lot of work to grab a spot in the squad. Both bowlers played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023.

“Akash (Madhwal) and Kumar Kartikeya were a part of the net bowlers. They got into the squad on the basis of their performances. What I like about those two is their attitude every day. Kumar left home at 16 and only came back when he achieved something. Aakash is a smart guy and both of them have grabbed the opportunity which shows their mental strength for success”, the former Kiwi pacer said.

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In the IPL 2022 mega auction, Mumbai Indians bought Ishan Kishan for Rs. 14 crore to grab him back into the squad. With Rohit Sharma, Kishan has been a regular opener for Mumbai Indians for the last few seasons. He has also managed to get a place in the national team.

Akash Madhwal became a popular name in IPL 2023 after the right-arm pacer grabbed a five-wicket haul in a crucial match against Lucknow Super Giants.