Trent Boult: “I have a lot of idols but this guy definitely inspired me to swing the ball. No one could move the ball like Wasim Akram could”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has revealed that it was his Pakistan idol, Wasim Akram, who “inspired me to swing the ball”.
“I think he’s done really well with the New Zealand team”
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been heavily criticised after his side were beaten by eight wickets in the second Test against South Africa in Wellington.
“Trent required a little further time to be ready for the demands of Test cricket”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has been ruled out of the third Test against South Africa after failing to sufficiently recover from an upper leg injury.
Southee will miss the third Test against South Africa
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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee will play no part in the third Test against South Africa in Hamilton due to a torn hamstring.
De Kock injured his finger during the second Test
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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock could be sidelined for the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton, which begins on March 25.
“We have faith that Neil will do the job at No. 4”
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New Zealand have opted against chopping and changing their squad after losing to South Africa by eight wickets in the second Test in Wellington.
“I am sure he will be right come Hamilton”
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New Zealand have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed that left-arm seamer Trent Boult would miss the second Test against South Africa with a leg injury.
“It does provide an opportunity for Neil to step up and show us that he is ready for Test cricket”
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New Zealand have brought in Neil Broom as a replacement for middle order batsman Ross Taylor ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Wellington on March 16.
The rain had the final say in Dunedin
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An intriguing finish could have been in store on the final day of the first Test in Dunedin, but bad weather kept New Zealand and South Africa off the pitch the entire day and ended the match as a draw.
“It’s just a small tear so it was nice to contribute in some sort of way”
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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor may be ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against South Africa after being diagnosed with a low grade tear in his right calf.
