I think cricket has changed across formats: Shane Bond

Former New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond has expressed his belief that cricket, as he feels, as a whole has changed a lot across all formats. The former cricketer feels cricket nowadays is more abut innovation than being restricted to being orthodox.

Bond during his time, was regarded as “New Zealand’s best fast bowler after Sir Richard Hadlee”. As of August 2017, Bond was the fastest New Zealand Cricketer to take 100 wickets in ODIs. He achieved this feat in 54 matches in January 2007.

Think its changed across formats: Shane Bond finds modern-day cricket exciting

“I think it’s changed across all formats. I believe that technology has changed around vets, as has the mindset”, the 47-year-old was quoted as saying by Zee.

The former pace bowler cited how players like Suryakumar Yadav and Jos Buttler are so successful in present times. This is because they have managed to change the thought process of batters and invent new innovative shots that please everyone who is watching, playing the fearless brand of cricket.

“I believe we’ve seen that, and it’s now flown into Test cricket, T20 cricket, with the way and pace of the game being played in London showing that, but the 360 natures of the game, players like Suryakumar Yadav, Jos Butler, those sorts of players who score everywhere and aren’t afraid to play shots, you know from day one,” he added.

Bond further went on to add that he is extremely fond of his job because he takes great interest in witnessing this creative modern-day cricket, unlike during his time, when cricket was played in a more orthodox and conservative style.

“That’s why I love doing this job, as I get a front-row seat to watch the best players in the world do that stuff, and I’m still sticking by my job. But hell, it’s a lot of fun, and you want the game to continue to develop. You know, the 4-year-old son who loves the game and loves watching these players and wants the sport to have heroes, and the ones who are doing it today are certainly doing injustice,” the former pacer signed off.