New Delhi. The World Cup 2023 is to be held in India at the end of this year. In such a situation, every team is engaged in giving finishing touches to their playing XI in this format during these six months. Every big player dreams of playing the World Cup and making it his name. Meanwhile, there is also a star player from New Zealand who gave up the central contract of his country’s cricket board to play in the IPL. After which he was not given a chance in the T20 World Cup 2022 played in Australia last year. It is believed that Trent Boult has retired from international cricket but this is not true. Bolt is now trying to find a way to play in the upcoming World Cup to be held in India.
In August last year, there was news that Trent Boult had left New Zealand Cricket’s contract. He wants to give maximum time to his family. Also, want to remain active in franchise cricket for the rest of the time. After this, 33-year-old Trent Boult was not selected during the T20 World Cup played in Australia last year. The selectors gave a chance to the cricketers under contract in place of Trent Boult in the World Cup of the shortest format of the game.
Trent Boult is currently a part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and has taken 10 wickets in eight matches. During a conversation with ESPN Cricinfo, Bolt expressed his desire to play in the World Cup 2023. “I still have a great desire to play cricket for New Zealand. It is what it is. I have taken my decision. I am fortunate enough to have played for the Black Caps for 13 years. I also have a great desire to play the World Cup to be held in India. I have to see how this becomes possible.
In the 2019 World Cup, the New Zealand team had to face defeat at the hands of England in the final. Trent Boult said, “I remember after the World Cup final I told Kane Williamson that we have to reach here again in the World Cup to be held in India. What happened to his knee is a matter of shame. He is trying to get well. This is a great tournament. I wish to be a part of it.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 09, 2023, 18:36 IST