Trent Boult

2022 - 8 - 10

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NZC agrees to release Trent Boult from central contract (ESPNcricinfo.com)

The fast bowler's international career will be reduced, as he opts for family time and T20 leagues.

"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. "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. "However, I respect the fact that not having a national contract will affect my chances of selection. "Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys. His international career is now likely to be "significantly reduced". He will also complete the ongoing tour of West Indies.

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Black Caps star makes shock announcement on future (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealand Cricket has agreed to release Boult from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family, while also making himself available ...

Of course my young family has made a lot of sacrifices over the years and it's a good chance for me to pay them back in a way and spend more time with them. He noted that his trade comes with the risk of wear and tear on his body. But ultimately this decision has been about my young family and getting the chance to spend more time with them."

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Trent Boult released from NZ Cricket contract (1 News)

The paceman wants to play in more domestic leagues and spend more time with his family.

“Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys. He said he realised not having the central contract would mean his chances of being selected for the Black Caps are significantly reduced. New Zealand paceman Trent Boult has been released from his central contract with New Zealand Cricket, meaning he will play significantly fewer matches for his country.

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Black Caps bowler Trent Boult released from New Zealand Cricket ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The Black Caps quick wishes to spend more time with his young family having grown tired of touring.

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. NZC has agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family, while also making himself available for domestic leagues. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. Boult will complete the tour of the West Indies as scheduled.— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) “Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys.

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World No.1's bowler's shock move as Kiwi star granted release from ... (Fox Sports)

World No.1's bowler's shock move as Kiwi star granted release from contract in seismic moment.

However, I respect the fact that not having a national contract will affect my chances of selection,” he added. We’re very proud of what he’s achieved.” “Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys. “I still have a big desire to represent my country and feel I have the skills to deliver at the international level. He has also taken 317 Test wickets at 27.49. “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,” Boult said.

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Cricket: Trent Boult to take 'significantly reduced role' with Blackcaps ... (Newshub)

NZ Cricket has agreed to grant star Blackcaps bowler Trent Boult an early release from his contract to allow him to spend more time with his family.

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Black Caps star Trent Boult still in for T20 World Cup (RNZ)

Fast bowler Trent Boult has walked away from his Black Caps contract but he hopes his international career isn't over yet.

"My young family has made a lot of sacrifices over the years and this is a good chance for me to pay them back... "There is life after cricket and I'm really looking forward to moving into that part of my career." "The players tell us, and I know, that test cricket is the ultimate for them ... they see it as the ultimate challenge. "We've had no other advances from any other players and I don't think we're going to in the short-term." "Obviously the World Cup is very close, and I would imagine he'll be selected to play in the T20 World Cup in Australia. "Ultimately this decision has been about my family and putting them first and I feel like this is the right time to do that."

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Trent Boult released from NZ contract to spend more time at home (The Indian Express)

33-year-old Trent Boult, who has played 70 tests and 137 limited overs internationals since 2011, will continue to play for his country.

Boult will complete the tour of the West Indies as scheduled. NZC has agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family, while also making himself available for domestic leagues. The 33-year-old, who has played 70 tests and 137 limited overs internationals since 2011, will continue to play for his country but have a “significantly reduced role”, NZC said.

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SunLive - Trent Boult to be released from NZC contract - The Bay's ... (SunLive)

The 33-year-old fast bowler requested the release after several conversations with NZC, which today agreed to the arrangements. The move means Boult, who has ...

However, I respect the fact that not having a national contract will affect my chances of selection. “Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys. We’re very proud of what he’s achieved.”

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Trent Boult released from NZ contract to spend more time at home (The Indian Express)

33-year-old Trent Boult, who has played 70 tests and 137 limited overs internationals since 2011, will continue to play for his country.

Boult will complete the tour of the West Indies as scheduled. NZC has agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family, while also making himself available for domestic leagues. The 33-year-old, who has played 70 tests and 137 limited overs internationals since 2011, will continue to play for his country but have a “significantly reduced role”, NZC said.

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Boult shock: New Zealand pacer turns back on central contract (International Cricket Council)

New Zealand Cricket have agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract to allow the experienced pacer to spend more time with his family and be ...

We’re very proud of what he’s achieved," White said. "Ultimately this decision is about my wife Gert and our three young boys. "I still have a big desire to represent my country and feel I have the skills to deliver at international level," Boult said.

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Trent Boult released from New Zealand Cricket central contract (Firstpost)

Boult is the number 1 ranked bowler in ODI currently. In this format he has taken 169 wickets in 93 matches.

However, the fact that he is no longer centrally contracted could well diminish his chances of being a constant presence in the side. He has taken 169 wickets in 93 matches in the format. His decision to be released from a central contract will have massive ramifications for NZ #cricket #BlackCaps #NZ #TrentBoult— Jhangir Ahmed (@jhangir_ahmed) August 10, 2022 Brave of Trent Boult to take this decision. Trent Boult has been a mainstay of New Zealand cricket for well over a decade now. With young families, it isn't easy to play both, international cricket and T20 leagues.

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Trent Boult will still play T20 World Cup for Black Caps in Australia ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Despite shock announcement on his future, Trent Boult is still set to spearhead the revenge mission across the ditch. But beyond that, he will scarcely be ...

“But I also think the combination of Covid and managed isolation over the last few years has had an impact as well. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. “We haven’t thought that far forward, to be quite honest,” White said. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. I think it’s fair to say there’s more likelihood of him participating in global events than bilateral cricket.” Not even the home fixtures.

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By the numbers: Trent Boult's illustrious Black Caps career (Stuff.co.nz)

After all, the 33-year-old has snared an outstanding 317 wickets in 78 tests for his country, to go with a haul of 169 in ODIs and 62 in T20 internationals, ...

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. In total (including runs scored batting higher up the order) Boult has scored 759 runs at an average of 15.81 and with a strike rate of 60.00. Not bad for a "bunny". The number of balls delivered by Boult in the 149 innings of test cricket he has played for New Zealand since making his debut against Australia in Hobart in December 2011. On one occasion – against West Indies at the Basin Reserve in 2014 – he managed to take 10 wickets in a single test match, finishing with figures of 10-80 in the hosts' innings-and-73-run victory.

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