CSK vs SRH IPL 2015: Nice to get the nod ahead of Dale Steyn, says Trent Boult

Left-ram bowler Trent Boult, who made his Indian Premier league (IPL) debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday says that he felt nice to get the nod ahead of South Africa speedster Dale Steyn. He went on to say that it’s a testomny the depth that SRH had in the tournament. PHOTOS: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2015, Match 4 at Chennai

“It just shows the depth we have in our team. We have so many experienced bowlers and someone is going to miss out. It was nice to get a nod and have this opportunity. Hopefully, I will get more,” said Boult, as reported by iplt20.com ‘Chennai Super Kings’ batting was dynamic and sensible against Sunrisers Hyderabad’

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Boult, who was the join highest wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 believes that he had an interesting introduction to the tournament, pitted against his national captain Brendon McCullum. He said, “Yes, it was an interesting introduction to this tournament. Brendon batted really well and when he bats like that, it is very hard to be up against him. But I enjoyed it.” Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), IPL 2015: Highlights

While quizzed about the impact of left-arm pacers on the modern game he said, “We do offer something unique bowling over the wicket and across the right-handers. In the one-day game with only four men outside the circle it does bring in something different to the game. But having said that, there are so many talented batsmen around who can adapt to it and manage to hit the ball out of the park. But the World Cup did show the left-arm pacers can be handy.” Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 45 runs in IPL 2015

Boult admits that he was nervous on his IPL debut. “You’re not human if you come into such sort of environment on to this massive stage and not be nervous. I would admit that I was a bit nervous. It is nice to finally have the tournament underway. These are a great bunch of guys. I hope the enjoyment still hangs on for the next few weeks,” Boult added. CSK vs SRH, IPL 2015: Brendon McCullum scores 2nd IPL century

He also said that he was looking forward to spending some quality time with Dale Steyn in the dressing room. I’d love to bowl as fast as him but I don’t know if I can. He has massive experience. He is so brilliant in the beginning of the innings and he is a stunning death bowler as well. It will be nice to spend these five-six weeks with him and pick his brain. And honestly, it will be not just about T20 cricket but also a bit of talk around the red ball as well. It is a massive opportunity,” said Boult.

Boult finished with figures of 1 for 34 in his four overs against CSK on his IPL debut.