Bond had joined Mumbai in 2015 and performed a key function with Rohit Sharma and Mahela Jayawardene, who served as head coach from 2017 to 2022, earlier than taking on as the worldwide head of efficiency of the Mumbai franchise this yr as they unfold their wings throughout T20 leagues within the UAE (ILT20), South Africa (SA20) and the USA (Main League Cricket). It couldn’t be confirmed whether or not Bond will proceed as the pinnacle coach of MI Emirates within the ILT20, which began in January-February this yr, the place the franchise completed third within the six-team match on the factors desk and misplaced the second Qualifier to eventual champions Gujarat Giants.