Former Kiwi speedster Shane Bond was appointed as New Zealand’s bowling coach on Friday, ahead of a tough international season that includes Test series against South Africa, England and Sri Lanka. Bond, 37, said he had aspired to become the bowling coach since 2010 when a succession of injuries forced him to end a promising career after playing just 18 Tests. ‘This is a role I have worked towards since I stopped playing. The experience of representing New Zealand exceeded my expectations and I’m sure it will be no different as a coach,’ said Bond. Bond will accompany the Black Caps to Sri Lanka later this month and then be part of the coaching set-up when New Zealand tour South Africa in December and then host England in February 2013.