“I have taken immense pride in playing for the Black Caps,” Bond said. “I believed I could continue to do so for the term of my contract while also taking up the ICL opportunity. Given what has happened, I want to do the right thing by NZC, so at their request I have terminated my contract. I will continue to be available to play for the Black Caps and look forward to doing so once again when NZC deems this appropriate.”