‘India abhi se daar jaayenge’ -Fans react as Trent Boult returns to New Zealand ODI squad after 11 months ahead of 2023 World Cup
In big news coming in for New Zealand cricket, Trent Boult will be making a comeback into Kiwi colours ahead of the ODI World Cup. After an 11-month hiatus, Boult will come back and play. The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) did not grant the left-arm pacer a complete central contract. However, he was offered a differential contract that allows him to participate in T20 Leagues across the globe while being obligated to return to New Zealand for significant tournaments.
Boult will play his first ODI after almost a year. He has been included in the squad against England. Along with Boult, fellow speedster Kyle Jamieson also got a recall back into the Kiwi setup. the series will start in Cardiff on September 8. Tom Latham will lead the ODI squad. He has come in after recovering from back surgery.
It is wonderful to welcome back Trent Boult in the ODI setup- Gary Stead
“We’re delighted to include Kyle in this squad alongside his earlier selection for the T20 squads to play the UAE and England,” Head coach Gary Stead said in a release.“He’s been working extremely hard on his rehabilitation following back surgery and we’re looking forward to seeing him back playing on the international stage,” Stead added. “It’s also great to welcome Trent back into our ODI unit as he begins his preparation towards the World Cup in India,” The Kiwi coach further said.
Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will not be a part of the England series as they both await the birth of their first child. Kane Williamson will still be part of the side as a mentor. He will continue his rehab following surgery for his ruptured knee ligament that took place in April. Williamson did not take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 barring the first game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) where he was injured.
New Zealand ODI squad for the England series: Tom Latham (capt), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Will Young
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Guess who is back Trent boult pic.twitter.com/X3zJgC8jae
— Usman Baali🇵🇰 (@UsmanBaali) August 9, 2023
Trent Boult is coming to world cup
Get ready for another 5/3— AJJU (@Scripted_hu) August 9, 2023
Trent boult is all set to play the World Cup
Le Kohli saab : pic.twitter.com/1UaTWqDytP— 3rd Umpire (@3rd_umpires) August 9, 2023
As An Indian, I don't know why? Deep down I am Very Happy and Excited to See Kane Williamson and Trent Boult Back In Action. @newzealandcrick #CWC2023 #BCCI #NewZealand #trentBoult #KaneWilliamson
— SUMIT CHAUHAN (@sumich1108) August 9, 2023
https://twitter.com/JoeRoot66Fan/status/1689160719043076096?s=20
Tim Sothee and Trent Boult together again!
Boult has been included in NZ's squad for their ODI series against England next month#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/eB0txNOfkA
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) August 9, 2023
Trent Boult Is Back To Destroy Our Top Order 😑#Trentboult #CricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/zi8ykNBGnl
— Grey Goose (@Og_Manmauji) August 9, 2023
My Boy Trent BOULT Is back. https://t.co/td2M1aQvwJ
— A. (@kin_g28) August 9, 2023
Trent Boult has been selected in New Zealand's 15-man squad for the September ODI tour of England.
It's the biggest sign so far that he'll be playing the World Cup despite forgoing his central contract.
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) August 9, 2023
