New Zealand Cricket has agreed to release New Zealand pacer Trent Boult from his central contract. Bolt is trying to spend more time with his family and play in leagues.
The 33-year-old’s request was accepted following several discussions with New Zealand Cricket. “Boult, who has 317 Test wickets, 169 in ODIs and 62 in T20I cricket, will have a significantly reduced role with the Blackcaps in his final years in the game but will be eligible for selection should he play,” New Zealand Cricket said in an official release.
The pacer said it was a difficult decision to take and Boult said he realizes his time as a fast bowler is limited.
“This has been a very difficult decision for me and I would like to thank New Zealand Cricket for their support in getting me to this point. “It was my childhood dream to play cricket for my country and I am proud to have achieved it,” Boult said.
“Ultimately this decision is regarding my wife Gert and our three boys. “Family has always been my biggest motivation and I am most happy to prepare myself for life following cricket,” he added.
He said he understood the move would reduce his chances of playing for the Blackcaps.
“I still have a huge desire to represent my country and feel I have the ability to deliver at the international level. However, I respect the fact that not having a national contract affects my chances of selection. “I know I have a limited career as a fast, and I feel it’s time to take it to the next level,” said Bolt, the world Test number one.
