New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult is fit and raring to get going for the Blackcaps in the first Test against India. Boult has said that he takes pride in picking up wickets of batsmen like Virat Kohli.
“That’s personally why I play the game, to get guys like that (Kohli) out and test myself against them, so I can’t wait to get stuck in. But he’s an exceptional player. Everyone knows how great he is,” Boult said ahead of the red-ball fixture.
The left-arm pacer also said that he is excited to hit the pitch, which he reckons is going to be a good one and would have something for both bowlers and batsmen as well.
“I’m preparing for a solid wicket. It generally is very good here and goes the full distance (five days). I do enjoy playing here, the history that’s involved, and it’s going to be an exciting week building up. I can’t wait to get out there,” the southpaw said.
Boult’s last international appearance was against Australia in the Boxing Day Test last year. The injury forced the 30-year-old to miss the limited-overs series against Kohli’s side.
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