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New Zealand veteran Trent Boult recently disclose that he hopes his involvement in the second Test against England will put him in a good form for the upcoming extravaganza against India. His statement comes after Boult was allowed a period of rest to stay fresh for the all-important World Test Championship WTC Final battle in Southampton starting June 18.
Boult after Day 2 said “Initially, I wasn’t expecting to play this game but everything fell in line. I gave myself the chance to get out there, and I think I’ll definitely be better off for that head out [WTC Final],” as quoted by ESPNCricInfo. Boult thinks playing in a real match will help him prepare better for WTC Final, rather than in practice sessions in the nets. “It’s one thing loading and getting through numbers in the nets but to simulate that kind of game fitness and having to come back three, four, or five times in a day -There’s no other way to do that. So I’m hoping it puts me in good stead,” he added
The New Zealand pacer also mentioned that his toes were sore after running into shoes for 30 overs in the ongoing second Test against England, but he is extremely excited for the next week’s WTC Final. “The toes are a bit sore, but that’s what happens when you ram into the shoes for 30 overs. I’m excited about what lies ahead next week in Southampton but equally excited with the opportunity here over the next couple of days,” Trend Boult said.
Talking about the WTC Final, Kiwi is looking great ahead of Finale, on other hand, Indian players have also started their practice in the nets and were seen playing an Intra-quad match on Friday.