Trent Boult, who was part of the New Zealand squads that finished runners-up in the last two editions of the 50-overs World Cup, wants to have another shot at winning the title in India next year in October-November. The Kiwis in 2019 were agonisingly denied the trophy in a dramatic decider at Lord's. Hosts England prevailed due to their superior boundary count after a Super Over, which preceded Ben Stokes inadvertently deflecting the ball to the boundary fence.
Boult revealed his chat with skipper Kane Williamson after the 2019 World Cup final defeat. The paceman has been named in the New Zealand team for the Chappell-Hadlee series of ODIs against Australia next month, days after relinquishing his central contract with Cricket New Zealand.
“100 per cent (on his hopes to play ODI World Cup). I remember talking to Kane (Williamson, skipper) after 2019 (World Cup final) at Lord’s and saying we want to be there in four years time. It’s only a few months around the corner and there’s a lot of hunger to try to have another crack at that trophy," said Boult, who has picked 177 wickets in 96 ODIs.
Boult is also expected to spearhead New Zealand's fast bowling attack in the upcoming World T20 in Australia. He is aware that not having a central contract would affect his chances of national selection, but the seamer still hopes to play Test cricket.
{{/usCountry}}Boult is also expected to spearhead New Zealand's fast bowling attack in the upcoming World T20 in Australia. He is aware that not having a central contract would affect his chances of national selection, but the seamer still hopes to play Test cricket.
{{/usCountry}}"I'm fully aware that with the decision I made to give that contract back, it's going to affect that selection. I'm taking it almost week by week really."
"I know the next series is in Pakistan and then at my home ground against England in the new year, but it's too far away to tell. I'm going to leave that with New Zealand Cricket and respect their decision," he said.
Boult reiterated that he gave up his central contract primarily to be able to spend more time with family. "I've got three young boys that only see dad for eight weeks a year at the current moment.
"If I don't play any international cricket - obviously I still want to - then that might be a couple of leagues a year and 10 months at home rather than the other way around."