The New Zealand veteran pacer, Trent Boult, is making a comeback in the ODI squad after being out of the squad for 10 months as he turned down a national contract. He last played his last ODI about a year ago, after he rejected the national contract to play in franchise league cricket. The 34-year-old is now back in the Black Caps squad against England, amid the ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled for this year.
However, the veteran pacer has been added for the upcoming ODI series keeping in mind the World Cup, as he was an essential part of the last two editions' runner-up squad. The Kiwis lost the 2015 Final against Australia, while the England team defeated them in the previous edition's summit clash.
I just respected the fact that my career is so long - Trent Boult
"It wasn't an easy decision to make just over a year ago to move away from New Zealand cricket bubble in a way, I never wanted it to be about New Zealand or franchise cricket. I just respected the fact that my career is
"Yeah, definitely as hungry as ever to still represent the country, and hopefully do something special with the guys over the next couple of months. I can't wait,” he further added.
Interestingly, Boult recently played for the MI New York and helped his side lift the title of inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) trophy in the United States of America (USA). He was also the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Boult has been part of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The star Kiwi pacer was also on the Kiwis squad when they lifted the 2021 World Test Championship (WTC) title after beating India. He made his debut for New Zealand in 2011 in Test cricket.
Here's how fans reacted:
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— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) August 10, 2023
World cup mera favourite subject hai
One of the danger factor for India!🙃
— King (@pan10833) August 10, 2023
ready to destroy indian batter’s once again
— mayank yadav (@mayank51484445) August 10, 2023
Back in the Bay! Training camp underway for North Island based players in Tauranga and a welcome back to Trent Boult 🏏 #UAEvNZ #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/TsAyiCT96h
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) August 10, 2023
Boult vs Babar in Bengaluru 🤩✨
— Rohan Pramod Manoor (@rohanmanoor) August 10, 2023
Ready to body indian batsmen in dharamsala
— Prasunjha (@Prasunj90898109) August 10, 2023
Dear trent boult, this time captain of india is a gaoted captain, so he wont let your dream complete
— JAY 𝕏 जय 🚭 (@galat_londey) August 10, 2023
Bhai yeh khule aam dhamki kyu dera hai
— NinjaX (@ninjaxgaming77) August 10, 2023
He will be huge in the WC.
— M (@anngrypakiistan) August 9, 2023
Trent boult is Back.....!!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2023
Trent Boult is included in the ODI squad vs England starting on September 8th. pic.twitter.com/fPISCX7QWI