Trent Boult names Wasim Akram as his inspiration

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult has revealed that Pakistan’s legendary pacer Wasim Akram inspired him to become a fast-bowler, during a Question and Answer (Q & A) session on Instagram.

Akram had an illustrious cricketing career, in which he played 104 Tests and 356 One-day Internationals (ODIs), taking 414 and 502 wickets respectively.

“I have a lot of idols but this guy definitely inspired me to swing the ball! No one could move the ball like he could! @wasimakramliveofficial,” said Boult.

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He also had a word of advice for young bowlers with special emphasis on line and length.  

“For me…the keys are two things- Run up and getting through the crease. The best drill for young kids is to get a long piece of string and lining it up all the way to the keeper. Then practice running and bowling straight along the line! Pace comes with practice!” he said.

Boult, who is considered one of the best bowlers in the world, has featured in 67 Test matches, 90 ODIs and 27 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), claiming 267, 164 and 39 wickets, respectively, in each format.