Trent Boult turns back on New Zealand central contract, to have 'significantly reduced' role with BlackCaps
India Today
Trent Boult requested New Zealand Cricket to release him from the central contract as he wanted to spend more time with his family and be available to play in domestic leagues around the world.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract to allow the fast bowler to spend more time with his family and be available to play in domestic leagues.
The 33-year-old Boult requested the release but it does not mean an end to his glittering international career. However, NZC has made it clear that it will give priority to those players with either central or domestic contracts.
Boult, who has taken 317 Test wickets, 169 at ODI level and 62 in T20Is, will have a "significantly reduced role" with the BlackCaps during his final years in the game, while still being eligible for selection if and when available.
NZC chief executive David White said that Boult had made it clear during discussions that his appetite for touring had diminished. "We respect Trent’s position.
"We've had several conversations and I know Trent understands that, in terms of selection, NZC will continue to make a priority of those players with either central or domestic contracts.
"He's been completely honest and up-front with us about his reasoning and, while we’re sad to be losing him as a fully-contracted player, he leaves with our best wishes and our sincere thanks."
Boult said that he understood the move would diminish his chances of playing for New Zealand.
