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Trent Boult Trent Boult Height: 1.80 m DOB: July 22, 1989

One of Kiwis's best assets in the attacking unit and a pacey left armer with an eye for wickets. He burst onto the scene with his impressive performances in the 2007 New Zealand A tour of India A. He was in and around the New Zealand senior team for a while till he made his Test debut in 2011. He made an instant impact by taking legend Michael Hussey's wicket and helped New Zealand win a Test series in Australia for the first time since 1985. He has collected wickets against West Indies, England, Australia, India and Sri Lanka and has been a Test regular ever since. Known as a silent assasin on the field with his quick swing, Boult has also been a favourite in the lucrative Indian Premier League and has played for franchises such as Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils. Boult's name is expected to be in the World Cup squad.

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Kane Williamson (left) and Trent Boult (right).

Trent Boult returns as New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against Australia

Cricket | Feb 14, 2024, 08:10 AM IST

Trent Boult is not a part of New Zealand's central contract and has not played a single T20I for the Blackcaps since their ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

Venky Mysore (left) and Trent Boult (right).

WATCH | Trent Boult defies age to grab one-handed screamer in ILT20

Cricket | Jan 29, 2024, 12:14 PM IST

Boult grabbed a solitary wicket of Michael Pepper in his four overs and conceded 37 runs. MI Emirates won the contest by eight wickets after they successfully chased 189 with six balls to spare.

World Cup 2023

"It doesn't get any bigger:" Trent Boult excited with prospect of facing India in World Cup SF

Cricket | Nov 10, 2023, 07:52 AM IST

New Zealand trounced Sri Lanka in their last league game by five wickets to almost close the door of semifinals on the hopefuls Afghanistan and Pakistan. They will likely face India in the knockouts and Boult is excited having faced the same team in the World Cup 2019 semifinal.

Mitchell Santner and Trent Boult vs Sri Lanka on November 9

NZ vs SL: Boult enters 600 wickets club, Santner equals Daniel Vettori's major World Cup record

Cricket | Nov 09, 2023, 05:24 PM IST

Mitchell Santner took two wickets during New Zealand's World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Santner equals Daniel Vettori's record for most wickets in the ODI World Cup edition to script history.

Australia vs New Zealand during World Cup 2019

World Cup 2023: Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc chasing major tournament records in upcoming matches

Cricket | Oct 31, 2023, 07:14 PM IST

Trent Boult, the left-arm pacer, has taken 48 wickets in just 25 ODI innings in the ODI World Cup history. Boult has taken 9 wickets in the 2023 edition and needs only two more scalps to become the first New Zealand bowler to reach 50 wickets in tournament history.

Trent Boult, ENG vs NZ, World Cup 2023

World Cup 2023: What is dog-thrower? How will it help England tackle Trent Boult threat?

Cricket | Oct 04, 2023, 12:30 PM IST

England and New Zealand, the finalists of the World Cup 2019, are set to lock horns in the opening game of the mega event. Trent Boult is a major threat thanks to his ability to swing the new ball and pick early wickets. But how will a dog thrower help England tackle him?

Trent Boult celebrates a wicket during 3rd ODI vs England at The Oval

ENG vs NZ: Trent Boult creates all-time record for New Zealand in ODIs despite Ben Stokes' onslaught

Cricket | Sep 14, 2023, 09:12 AM IST

New Zealand's star pacer Trent Boult created an all-time record for the Blackcaps while playing in the third ODI vs. England at The Oval.

Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, ENG vs NZ

WATCH | Mitchell Santner plucks a brilliant catch off Trent Boult to dismiss Jonny Bairstow

Cricket | Sep 10, 2023, 07:24 PM IST

Trent Boult made his comeback in this match and is featuring in the ODI format after almost an year having last played on September 11 in 2022. However, he got his first wicket of Bairstow courtesy of a stunning catch from Mitchell Santner.

Trent Boult remains without contract with New Zealand

'Hopefully lifting something pretty shiny' - Trent Boult eyes maiden World Cup win with New Zealand

Cricket | Aug 10, 2023, 04:06 PM IST

"The idea of a World Cup is still the pinnacle in my opinion as well," Trent Boult said on his return to the New Zealand national team.

New Zealand cricket team

Boult shares special chat with Williamson after 2019 WC, expresses desire to play 2023 World Cup

Cricket | May 09, 2023, 05:45 PM IST

Trent Boult was New Zealand's second highest wicket-taker in 2019 ODI World Cup. Boult is away from New Zealand's team from six months.

Virat Kohli and Trent Boult

RCB vs RR: Boult dismisses Kohli for 1st time in IPL, registers unique record

Cricket | Apr 23, 2023, 09:00 PM IST

Trent Boult is at number two on the list of players to take the most wickets in 1st over in IPL history.

Trent Boult in action

ILT20 Playoffs: MI Emirates star Trent Boult shares one of his 'finest cricketing memories'

Cricket | Feb 07, 2023, 09:03 PM IST

ILT20 Playoffs: MI Emirates are among the four teams to have reached the playoffs of the ILT20. Boult has helped the Emirates side in this journey.

ODI World Cup 2023

ODI World Cup 2023: Dropped from central contract NZ chief selector makes big claim about THIS star

Cricket | Feb 02, 2023, 01:01 PM IST

ODI World Cup 2023: New Zealand's chief selector Gavin Larsen has made big claim about star pacer who was recently dropped from the central contact and hopes he will make an impact at the ODI World Cup later in the year

Trent Boult, WTC

Trent Boult reveals proudest moment of his career and it is connected to India | READ

Cricket | Jan 03, 2023, 01:52 PM IST

New Zealand's left-arm pacer Trent Boult who is a free agent now has his eyes set on the 2023 ODI World Cup and has now revealed the proudest moment of his career.

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Trent Boult to be released from New Zealand Cricket's central contract, opts for family time

Cricket | Aug 10, 2022, 10:47 AM IST

These developments come after a few reports surfaced that Boult will be actively participating in the UAE league. Rumors have it that Boult is in talks with both the UAE and South Africa T20 league franchises.

Williamson

New Zealand announce squad for West Indies tour; Williamson, Boult, Southee return from break

Cricket | Jul 25, 2022, 09:43 PM IST

New Zealand last played the West Indies in the Caribbean in 2014.

Trent Boult,

IND vs NZ: Wanted to refresh myself for summer after 12 weeks of cricket, says Boult

Cricket | Nov 16, 2021, 03:17 PM IST

Boult is in India for the three-match T20 International series but will head back home from Kolkata after the final white-ball game as he takes a break before being back against Bangladesh for a home Test series.

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Boult hopeful of creating 'big upset' against England

Cricket | Nov 09, 2021, 03:26 PM IST

England have been a sensational form in the ongoing tournament, registering dominant victories in the Super 12 stage before losing to South Africa in their final game.

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IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2021: Boult hopes to swing it like Shaheen

Cricket | Oct 30, 2021, 05:00 PM IST

New Zealand's lead pacer Trent Boult is hoping to exploit India's frailties against left-arm fast bowling, taking up from where Shaheen Shah Afridi left off, in their vital Super 12 T20 World Cup match.

Rohit Sharma

MI vs KKR: Rohit likely to lead Mumbai against Kolkata, Hardik recovering well - Boult

Cricket | Sep 22, 2021, 04:21 PM IST

Kieron Pollard had led the side against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of Rohit, who has a dodgy knee while Pandya also missed the game due to a niggle.