New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has explained his reasons for skipping the upcoming Test series against India. Boult has said that he wants to refresh himself before the home season begins in New Zealand.
After playing in the T20 World Cup 2021 final against Australia, New Zealand have arrived in India to play in a three-match T20I series, starting from November 17 in Jaipur. Boult will leave for him home after the third T20I in Kolkata.
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“The World Cup is a very big stage but probably second to that is playing India in India. I think boys are definitely looking forward to it and just adapting to it and reading the wicket is going to be a big play over here as well,” Boult was quoted as saying in a video released by ‘New Zealand Cricket’.
“Everyone obviously looks forward to the New Zealand summer and what they are coming up. I am looking forward to getting the red ball back in my hand when I get a chance and yes, it has been 12 or so weeks away already, so I’m just looking forward to refreshing a little bit and then taking on the New Zealand summer.”
Boult, who was part of the New Zealand team that lost the T20 World Cup final, said that the defeat to Australia was a bitter pill to swallow.
“It still hurts a little bit to swallow that result but life goes on in a way, but got back to the hotel, our bags were out and we were on a chartered flight to Jaipur and now in the hotel,” the left-arm pacer said.
He is very happy with New Zealand doing well in the white-ball format, having played three finals in the last six years.
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“We had some good chances as we came into the tournament. Great win against England (in the semi-final) and a chance for that last dance and that great final. Obviously, it’s hurting, maybe next time, pretty much. Bit of shame to be on the wrong side of the result,” he added.
Boult was happy with how the younger crop of players performed and feels that this will keep the team in good stead for the next T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022.
“Overall, a pleasing job, a bit of shame to be on the wrong side of the result. It was great learning really for youngsters, the pressure and hype that comes with a World Cup. But life goes on quickly,” he added.
