The seasoned KL Rahul will be India’s main batter in the two-Test series against New Zealand beginning November 19, reckons former Black Caps left-arm quick Trent Boult. The 37-year-old Boult, who has 317 Test wickets to his name, is a big admirer of Rahul’s batting style and expects the Indian opener to be among the key players in the series. The marathon tour, beginning October 22, also features 10 white-ball games and is part of centenary celebration of the India-New Zealand sporting ties.
So yeah, be interesting to see,” Boult said in an exclusive interview to PTI facilitated by organisers of the European T20 Premier League. “It’s always an exciting chance when the Indian team comes down to play Test cricket in New Zealand,” he added. “So he was a big part of the New Zealand team at the time, but a new look side now and a new look way of playing.”
“I’m always a big fan of KL Rahul and his style of batsmanship. So he’s a big player at the top of the order for the Indian side. And yeah, I believe Jaiswal is there as well. Two classy batters to see bat. “So yeah, I think the way me, Tim and Wags did it over the years was a unique way in itself. But there’s other strengths and other game plans that our younger bowlers can follow. Boult also paid tribute to Neil Wagner, whose relentless approach and ability to extract the best out of difficult situations made him a vital part of New Zealand’s bowling attack alongside Boult and Southee.
