Bengaluru, 28th April 2025: Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar’s special series “Gen Gold”, Mumbai Indians’ star seamer Trent Boult shared his experience of playing for Mumbai Indians, spoke about the evolution of T20 cricket, his mindset as a bowler in the TATA IPL, and reminisced about his journey with the championship-winning 2020 Mumbai Indians squad
On batsmen adapting to an aggressive style of play
“No doubt, a 300+ score will be reached this tournament. The ball seems to be travelling further, though I’d like to believe it’s still swinging in some parts of the country. From a bowling perspective, the only positive is that batsmen are coming hard, which creates opportunities. If we focus on being accurate, stay aggressive, and give it a real crack, bowlers will have their day at some point. That’s what fans want to see, and I’m sure there’ll be plenty watching.”
On the evolving demands of death bowling in the TATA IPL
“It’s a challenge and an area I’ve always worked on. My mantra has been to keep getting better and never plateau with my skills or performance. I’m constantly pushing myself to come up with new options and plans. These days, there are so many batters—some we’ve never even heard of or played against—so you’ve got to be on your game. Clarity is key, and executing under pressure makes the difference. It’s all about training well and being ready for those moments.”
On his early days in the TATA IPL and Mumbai Indians
“One of my fondest IPL memories is from 2015, when I was picked to play in Hyderabad. I’d idolised Dale Steyn growing up—and suddenly, I was sharing a dressing room with him. That’s the beauty of IPL: getting to play alongside guys you never imagined you’d meet. When I moved from Delhi to Mumbai in 2020, I truly experienced what the MI ‘One Family’ culture is about. I’ve always felt welcomed, backed, and supported. They gave me the freedom to go out, express myself, and just do my thing. I feel very fortunate to be in this position.”
On his experience of playing for Mumbai Indians in 2020
“What I remember most is being in the bubble during COVID—bunkered down in Abu Dhabi with a great setup and the familiarity of playing at the same ground. It was a bizarre time, but that 2020 Mumbai Indians team was one of the best T20 sides I’ve ever been part of. The tournament flew by—we made it to the play-offs, won the final, and it was a great feeling. Many of those faces are still around, so there’s no reason we can’t create more magical memories.”
Catch the action today from Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM, followed by Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at 7:30 PM as teams race to the TATA IPL play-offs, live and exclusive on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
