In this episode, we talk to Shane Bond who discusses his experiences in Canada, his cricket journey as an express pace bowler, reasons for being inactive on social media, challenges of commentary, playing in Australia, and his reflections on the 2003 ODI World Cup. He also shares insights into his fitness routine, coaching career, and working with top bowlers like Bumrah and Southee. The video touches on improving cricket in Canada and the future of ODI and Test cricket.

0:00 - Shane's experience in Canada so far
2:23 - How Shane got into cricket and when he knew he was an express pace bowler
5:12 - Why Shane is inactive on social media
7:24 - Shane on his commentary stints, the challenges of being a commentator and his favorite commentators
10:28 - Shane on living his dream of playing in Australia
11:34 - The 2003 ODI World Cup, trying to break the 100mph barrier with Shoaib Akhtar & Brett Lee and how he increased his pace
15:54 - Shane's routine when he was trying to be the best bowler and modern-day fitness standards
18:27 - Shane on how he could have avoided recurring injuries
20:21 - Why Shane picked coaching as a career option, coaching Jasprit Bumrah and Tim Southee
24:15 - The moment when Shane decided to retire as a player and how his body feels now
28:12 - Shane on working with Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad, Tim Southee & Trent Boult and what makes them great bowlers
30:47 - How can Canada improve their cricket
35:20 - The future of ODI and Test cricket

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