'I've Got Three Young Kids...': Trent Boult Explains Why he Gave up New Zealand Cricket Contract

Last August, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that they have released their star bowler Trent Boult from the central contract with the cricketer wanting to spend more time with his young family in addition to getting tired of overseas tour. Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Unadkat Rips Through Delhi With a Hat-trick in First OverBoult says he’s proud of his achievements with the New Zealand Test team but the decision was inevitable. But I’ve got three young kids and I look at my career as a length of string. “I’ve chosen to go into two other leagues around the busiest time in the New Zealand cricket summer. I do understand that the decision to give back my contract obviously is going to open the door for other people," Boult admittted.