Trent Boult Declares Retirement from T20 World Cup: Future in Franchise Leagues?

That is my final World Cup, nothing extra to say; Shocked, will Sanju’s right-hander play IPL?

New Zealand’s star pacer and celebrity Trent Boult has made it clear that this will probably be his final World Cup. In a press convention after the victory in opposition to Uganda, Bolt made it clear that this will probably be his final World Cup.

“In case you discuss me, this will probably be my final World Cup. That is all I’ve to say,’ stated Bolt.

“I’m very proud to have bowled for the nation. We’ve had nice success and information up to now years. However we have not been capable of carry out properly in the previous couple of weeks. However there are nonetheless many nice skills within the dressing room. They’ll take this crew ahead. It’s a very proud nation and we’ll proceed to take action,’ stated Bolt.

New Zealand had been knocked out of the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup after shedding their first two matches within the T20 World Cup and Afghanistan and West Indies profitable their first three their video games. That is the primary time the Kiwis are out of the T20 World Cup with out seeing the second leg.

New Zealand misplaced by 84 runs in opposition to Afghanistan within the first match and misplaced by 13 runs in opposition to West Indies. Bolt has carried out properly in each these video games.

The left-arm pacer picked up two wickets for simply 22 runs in 4 overs in opposition to Afghanistan and three wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs in opposition to the West Indies.

Boult unleashed his bowling magic as New Zealand gained by 9 wickets in opposition to Uganda. The participant took two wickets and conceded solely seven runs in 4 overs.

New Zealand have a sport in opposition to Papua New Guinea within the group stage. Bolt and New Zealand will look to bounce again with a win on this match as properly.

With this, there’s a debate amongst cricket followers about the way forward for Bolt, who has bid farewell to the World Cup.

The star’s profession was additionally in query after he pulled out of New Zealand’s premiership contract in 2022. As a substitute of nationwide responsibility, Boult centered on T20 franchise cricket all over the world. It stays to be seen whether or not Bolt will proceed to bowl for New Zealand or play in franchise leagues together with the IPL.

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