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Injury-hit New Zealand lose Tickner ahead of Second Test

Wellington, Dec 11 (UNI) New Zealand suffered a major blow as pacer Blair Tickner was ruled out of bowling and fielding for the remainder of the second Test against the West Indies after dislocating his shoulder on day one at the Basin Reserve.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Tickner, 32, injured himself while diving in the deep to prevent a boundary and was stretchered off before being taken to the hospital for treatment.
"Black Caps pace bowler Blair Tickner will not bowl or field, and is unlikely to bat for the remainder of the second Test in Wellington, after dislocating his shoulder while diving to stop a boundary on day one," New Zealand said via a statement on Thursday.
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