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Not just MS Dhoni, this New Zealand cricketer was also a government servant before

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 10 October 2017, 12:48 IST
Not just MS Dhoni, this New Zealand cricketer was also a government servant before

When MS Dhoni: The Untold Story biopic on Indian famous cricketer MS Dhoni released, many people liked the struggle of Dhoni as Ticket checker in Railways. But today, we are going to tell you about another cricketer who was a also government servant just before his career in cricket began.

The cricketer we are talking about is New Zealand's famous player and fast bowler Shane Bond. Only a few people are aware of the fact that New Zealand's former fast bowler had been a struggling traffic police officer. Remembering his old days, Bond said how his old job made him strong mentally.

Shane Bond, in a recent interview, remembered that how he allowed a vehicle on the wrong side and after seeing this some people who were standing opposite to his direction made fun of him. Shane said that definitely that was not a good time for his career and personal life. Due to this low phase, he got confident that he started preparation for international cricket career.

After this Bond discussed his love for pace, he said "I always had a love for pace and I wanted to be the best in pace bowling. Sledging was not my habit, but I just focused on bowling."

He even said in that interview, during the practice session also he was loyal and gave importance to physical fitness. In this boxing gave him a confidence which I am a hard working bowler and also best from others. He even told that he felt the prestigious moment when he got wickets of cricketers like Sachin, Steve Waugh, Jacque Kallis, and Brian Lara. They were all the great cricketers.

First published: 10 October 2017, 12:48 IST