newscricket4 months ago

NZ vs IND | Depth of India’s talent pool is second to none, remarks Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson has praised the talent pool of the Indian team ahead of the white-ball series saying they have plenty of superstars in the squad. Williamson also hoped that Trent Boult will once again play for the national side in the future after being dropped from the ODIs and T20Is.
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newscricket4 months ago

NZ vs IND | Trent Boult and Martin Guptill dropped, Adam Milne earns recall for ODIs

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series against India from November 18 and two experienced campaigners, Trent Boult and Martin Guptill have been dropped from the squad. Adam Milne has earned a recall in ODIs as he will play the format after a gap of five years.
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newscricket4 months ago

ICC World T20 | Twitter lauds Trent Boult's cricket IQ for Mohammad Rizwan's 'double dismissal’

Cricket is a sport where we often see players use their presence of mind to get the better of their opponents. Trent Boult, having got Mohammad Rizwan caught on a high full-toss, told Glenn Phillips to throw the ball to him in order to affect a run-out in case the umpire declares a no-ball.
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newscricket5 months ago

BAN vs NZ | Twitter reacts to New Zealand emulating prime Pakistan as four fielders 'refuse' to take simple catch

New Zealand has been a side with high fielding standards over the years but their players also are known to falter sometimes. The Black Caps were involved in such a moment during a T20I against Bangladesh as they let the simple catch of Najmul Hossain Shanto drop due to basic miscommunication.
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newscricket7 months ago

Had made my mark in ODIs, all talk about format’s future is nonsense, proclaims Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma has denied any possibility of the one-day format’s existence being in danger saying he has made his mark in the format and all the talk is nonsense. Rohit also added that the world will to get know what players prefer between the leagues and international cricket.
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newscricket7 months ago

Trent Boult's release from central control was inevitable, opines Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting has stated that Trent Boult's choice to play franchise T20 cricket instead of being contracted with New Zealand was inevitable given the packed schedule. He further pointed out the financial incentives of playing T20s for franchises and Boult's need to save for retirement.
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newscricket7 months ago

New Zealand Cricket agrees to release Trent Boult from central contract

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract. The decision has been made after the fast bowler requested to spend more time with his family and to make himself available for T20 leagues with his international career now to be ‘significantly reduced’.
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newscricket10 months ago

ENG vs NZ | Internet reacts as Trent Boult duplicates Steve Smith's defensive stroke

Steve Smith is known for his unorthodox and bizarre style while batting in international cricket. Trent Boult reminded everyone of Smith’s batting style by replicating his one-legged opened-up defense against delivery by Matthew Potts and held the posture to be noticed by the spectators.
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featurecricket10 months ago

Rajasthan Royals Report Card: So near yet so far

After winning their first IPL trophy in the inaugural season, Rajasthan Royals have been waiting to get another opportunity at winning the title. The franchise looked more determined to win than ever this time around with their tactics in mega auction but unfortunately, their journey ended in final.
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newscricket10 months ago

WATCH | Trent Boult’s heart-warming gesture wins young fan’s heart after Rajasthan Royals’ victory in Qualifier 2

Players do receive a lot of love and support from the fans due to their behaviour on and off the field. Rajasthan Royals’ seamer Trent Boult was seen doing something very heart-warming when he gave his jersey to a young fan after Qualifier 2, despite there was a barrier between them in the stadium.
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