Miffed with the way New Zealand Cricket ostracised him for joining the ICL, pacer Shane Bond says he will never play ODIs or Tests for his country again even if recalled to the side.

“I still enjoy playing cricket. I am having a great time with the game, which has given me a nice career and financial security as well. But I was hoping to play for my country at least for a couple of years more.

“I’m disappointed with the way my country’s board treated me. I don’t want to represent New Zealand any more,” he said.

The 33-year-old decided to play in the ICL after international cricket of six years, causing the New Zealand board to terminate his contract. His decision to participate in the Twenty20 tournament in India has also affected his future in domestic cricket. “Despite clearing me for the tournament earlier, the cricket board later changed its mind and stepped back from their stand. I am quite disappointed with that.”