Bond has been part of the coaching staff of several teams in the past, most recently as head coach of MI Emirates in the ILT20 and as fast bowling coach with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, where he won four titles between 2015 and 2020. Bond He left both roles in ILT20 and IPL to join the Royals Sports Group last month, and in October 2023 was revealed as the new assistant coach and fast bowling coach of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The latest Paarl Royals announcement reinforces Bond’s role in the ownership group of both teams, as well as the Barbados Royals in the CPL.

“It is a new challenge for me personally heading into SA20, but what gives me confidence is the strong team we have been able to assemble for next season,” Bond said in a press release. “We have a lot of experience and immense potential in our ranks, which makes me excited to join the group in January and work towards our goal of lifting the trophy.”