'India has given me so much, hope things improve soon' says Trent Boult after IPL suspensionNew Zealand and Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult after the suspension of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) felt sad to be leaving his Mumbai Indians (MI) family but mentioned that it was nothing compared to the suffering many people are going through in India, in his goodbye post.

The 14th edition of the IPL was postponed indefinitely on May 4 after the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-bubble.

Taking to Instagram, Boult wrote, "My heart goes out to the people of the 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.

"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.

"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.

"Please take care, look after one another and stay strong - Kia kaha," Boult wrote. (Kia kaha is a New Zealand exclamation term used to encourage strength or confidence).

According to stuff.co.nz, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum and Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming along with pacer Lockie Ferguson, umpire Chris Gaffaney and commentators Simon Doull and Scott Styris, arrived in Auckland at around 6 pm on Sunday (local time).

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The New Zealand contingent came via Tokyo after IPL 2021 was suspended on Tuesday amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in India. Mumbai Indians trio of Trent Boult, Adam Milne and Jimmy Neesham and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Finn Allen were part of the first lot of cricketers that arrived in New Zealand, on Saturday.

Source : DNA India