Shane Edward Bond

One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Bond has made the New Zealand attack a very potent one.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1975, Christchurch, Canterbury  Test Debut: Against Australia at Hobart on Nov 22/26, 2001  ODI Debut: Against Australia at Melbourne on Jan 11, 2002  Bats: Right Hand Bat  Bowls: Right-Arm Fast

Shane Bond was introduced as a fast-bowler in the Australian Test cricket tour of 2001-02. He has won the respects of the best batsmen for his fast, in-swinging yoker.

He eventually became the quickest Kiwi to reach 50 one-day international wickets, which includes a national best of 6 for 22 against Australia in World Cup 2003.

However injuries forced him out of cricket till the 2004 England tour, though he had to fly back home following a back injury.