Trent Boult Returns To National Camp Ahead Of New Zealand's White-Ball Series Against England

New Zealand speedster Trent Boult has made a return to the national side training camp ahead of the white-ball series against UAE and England. Experienced pacer Boult and bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson have made a return to the New Zealand squad for the white-ball series against England starting September 8 onwards. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to Twitter to welcome back Boult back to the New Zealand side nearly a year after giving up his central contract for Kiwis.

"Back in the Bay! Training camp underway for North Island-based players in Tauranga and a welcome back to Trent Boult #UAEvNZ #ENGvNZ," said a tweet from NZC.

Back in the Bay! Training camp underway for North Island based players in Tauranga and a welcome back to Trent Boult ???? #UAEvNZ #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/TsAyiCT96h

Last year in August, Boult had requested NZC to release him from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family while also making himself available for domestic leagues. The 33-year-old fast bowler requested the release after several conversations with NZC, which agreed to the arrangements.

When the 2023-24 central contracts were announced, Boult, while again declining a central contract, had committed to being available for the Blackcaps for part of the playing programme and, on that basis, and was offered a casual playing agreement.

Boult represented New Zealand in 78 Tests. In these, he has taken 317 wickets. These wickets have come at an average of 27.49, with best figures of 6/30. He has taken 18 four-wicket hauls, 10 five-wicket hauls and a ten-wicket haul in Tests. He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker for NZ in Tests, with Richard Hadlee at the top with 431 scalps.

Boult was a part of the NZ squad which won