Boult’s performances praised – Cricket News Update
Following his impressive performances in the ongoing Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Trent-Boult-c2708 has drawn praise from his Northern District coach, Grant Bradburn, who feels that time out due to injury has had a positive impact on his overall development.
The left-armer spent a lengthy time on the sidelines after suffering a back injury on tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in 2009. He nonetheless battled those tough periods before making his first Test appearance late last year, and has since then has become a permanent figure in the national team.
Bradburn, who has worked closely with the player and watched him fight injury, was quick to heap praise on the pacer’s improved outing, and attributed his recent success to the hard work the player has put in to get fully fit and the determination he has shown to prove his mettle at the international level.
Boult has been a revelation in the ongoing series against the Lankans, where he has ably shared the new ball with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TG-Southee-c2659. He claimed two scalps in the opening Test, and further claimed one more until day 3 of the currently played second clash. His worth was first pointed out by Southee, the team’s leading wicket-taker in the series, who attributed his own success on his partner’s ability to create pressure at one end.
The 23-year-old has generated appreciable swing, and further provides his side with an important left-arm option. Bradburn was quick to praise his maturity, and feels that a lot has to do with the injury he sustained early in his career.
"I'm really impressed with the way he's bowling. It looks like he's found confidence and his feet at international level, which takes some time. He's very assured of what he's doing, has a very good understanding of his skill and what his weapons are, and he's reaping the reward of the work he's put in."
"He's learnt to be so much more personally accountable with his training and his own game. He's always had the skills, no doubt about that, and he's really starting to flourish," Bradburn said, as reported in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 Herald.
Boult will be hoping to cement his side’s position in the side by claiming the final Sri Lankan wickets when play resumes on day 4. The hosts trail by 187 runs.
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