India’s Test batters will be relieved that Trent Boult will not bend a few into the right-handers as the Black Caps’ leader of pace attack feels that he needs to refresh and rejuvenate after 12 weeks of continuous cricket.

Boult is in India for the three-match T20I series, but will head back home from Kolkata after the final white-ball game as he takes a break before being back against Bangladesh for a home Test series.