Fast bowler Trent Boult has signalled a tail off to his international career after New Zealand Cricket (NZC) agreed to release him from the central contract.
Expressing a desire to spend more time with family while also making himself available for domestic leagues around the world, B🐻oult had requested NZC to release him from the contra🌌ct.
This also means that the left-arm pacer, who has played 78 Tests, 93 ODIs and 44 T20Is, will have a significantly reduced rꦗole with the national side while still being eligible for selection if and when avai🌱lable.
“This has been a really tough decision for me, and I’d like to thank NZC for their support in getting to this point,” said Boult in a statement.
“Playing cricket for my country was a childhood dream, and I’m so proud of everything I’ve been able to achieve with the Black Caps over the past 12 years. Ultimately this decision is about my wife, Gert and our three young boys. Family has always been the biggest motivator for me, and I feel comfortable with putting it first and preparing ourselves for life after cricket,” he added.
Notably, Boult has taken 317 sca🐟lps at 27.49 with 10 five-wicket hauls and one ten-for. He also has 169 ODI wickets and 62 in T20Is. The 33-year-old is currently the No.1 ranked ODI bowler in the world and is ranked 11th on the Test ♚rankings.
“We respect Trent’s position. He’s been completely honest and up-front with us about his reasoning, and, while we’re sad to be losing him as a fully-contracted player, he leaves with our best wishes and our sincere thanks,” said NZC chief executive David White
“Trent’s made a massive contribution to the BLACKCAPS since his Test debut in late 2011 and is now considered one of the best multi-format cricketers in the world. We’re very proud of what he’s achieved,” he added.
