New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult stated that he hopes that the COVID situation in India will improve quickly. Boult was part of the New Zealand pools of players have reached home safely after the IPL was halted abruptly.
“My heart goes out to the people of India, while I am sad to be leaving the @mumbaiindians family and see the IPL come to an end, none of that compares to the suffering many people are going through right now,” said Boult in an Instagram post.
“India is a place that has given me so much as a cricketer and person. I have always deeply appreciated the support that I’ve received from my Indian fans. This is a tragic time and I hope things can improve soon. I look forward to returning to this beautiful country when I can,” he further said.
Boult thanked the Mumbai Indians for placing him and his countrymen back home safely.
“Thank you again to the @mumbaiindians for getting us all home and going above and beyond to ensure health and safety was the priority for all of the players and families,” he said.
India is reporting more than 4 lakh daily cases with nearly 4 thousand deaths.
