Birmingham Phoenix Sack Coach Shane Bond After Dismal Hundred: Report

Shane Bond sacked from Birmingham Phoenix [Source: x]The Birmingham Phoenix franchise has reportedly parted ways with its head coach Shane Bond. Under Bond’s guidance, the franchise recently finished at the bottom of the points table in the recently-concluded The Hundred 2026 men’s season. Under new Phoenix ownership, Bond has now lost his coaching gig halfway through his two-year contract with the team.Coaching veteran Shane Bond sacked from The HundredAs reported by Cricinfo, Shane Bond has been sacked by the Birmingham Phoenix franchise as their men’s head coach halfway into his contract. The former New Zealand fast bowler was originally roped in by the franchise back in November last year to coach the team up until the end of The Hundred 2027 season. However, Birmingham Phoenix’s underwhelming Hundred 2026 season prompted the management to take the hasty decision and look for a change in coaching leadership. ALSO READMustafizur Rahman’s Association Ends With Another League After IPL 2026 SnubWhile the Phoenix finished at the bottom of The Hundred 2026 season points table a couple of months ago, the report states that the dressing room of the team also became increasingly acrimonious amidst their losing streak. Moreover, it is learnt that Shane Bond also lost the support of some players as well as from several members of the team’s support staff.After a recent post-season review as conducted by the Birmingham Phoenix management, the team is now looking to hire a new head coach before the Hundred 2027 season next year. As per reports, former Warwickshire cricketer and England great Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell are being considered as potential successors for Shane Bond. How did Birmingham Phoenix perform in The Hundred 2026 season?Under the leadership of Donovan Ferreira, the Birmingham Phoenix franchise started off The Hundred 2026 season with a thrilling 10-run win over Trent Rockets in Birmingham. However, the men’s team subsequently lost seven matches in a row to remain stuck with four points from eight games with a dismal NRR of -1.318.For a franchise that is yet to win a single Hundred title since its inception six seasons ago, the 2026 edition marked the first occasion where the men’s division of the Birmingham Phoenix finished at the bottom of the points table.A new coaching appointment will now be crucial for Birmingham Phoenix as the franchise looks to rebuild and mount a stronger challenge in The Hundred 2027.ALSO READAustralia Champions vs Bangladesh Champions Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where to Watch WCL Match 7 Live On TV, OTT, App?