T20 World Cup 2024: Big blow to New Zealand team, 'Ya' veteran player hints at retirement

Leader Online Desk: This year's T20 World Cup has been very disappointing for the New Zealand team. In the very first match of this tournament, the team had to accept defeat against Afghanistan. Having lost two of the three matches played so far, the New Zealand cricket team faces the prospect of exiting the competition from the league itself.

My last T20 World Cup

Trent Boult has taken a big step after New Zealand's disappointing performance. He has decided to retire from T20 cricket. After the win against Uganda, Trent Boult said this is my last T20 World Cup.

Today (June 15) New Zealand cricket team defeated Uganda team by 9 wickets. Speaking at the press conference organized after this, New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult said that this is the last T20 World Cup in my career. In such a situation, it is clear that Boult will not be seen playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Bolt took seven wickets in three matches in this year's T20 World Cup

Bolt bowled well in this year's T20 World Cup. He has taken 7 wickets at an average of 6.42 in the 3 matches played so far. 3 wickets for 16 runs has been his best performance in the tournament. Now New Zealand will face Papua New Guinea in the last match of the group stage. This match will be held on Monday.

Bolt's performance in the T20 World Cup

Boult has played 17 T20 World Cup matches so far. He has taken 32 wickets in 17 innings at an average of 12.84 and an economy of 6.07. He made his T20 World Cup debut in 2014. Boult has 81 wickets in 60 T20 Internationals.