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Blair Tickner ruled out with shoulder dislocation as injury blow rocks NZ in 2nd Test vs WI

Sakshi Sharma

Blair Tickner injured (Source: AFP)Blair Tickner injured (Source: AFP)

In a significant development, New Zealand have confirmed that fast bowler Blair Tickner will not bowl or field again in the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Wellington. Tickner is also unlikely to bat after dislocating his left shoulder on the opening day of the match.

Tickner sidelined after massive shoulder injury on Day 1 

It is important to note that Tickner injured himself while attempting a full-length dive at fine leg to stop a boundary in the 67th over of the West Indies’ innings. He remained on the ground in visible pain, prompting immediate attention from medical staff. He was later taken to the hospital for treatment after the day’s play.

The pacer returned to the ground on Thursday but is awaiting further specialist assessment to determine the next steps in his recovery, New Zealand Cricket said in their statement.

"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. Tickner, who was taken to hospital for treatment last night, will join the squad at the ground today as he awaits further specialist assessment to determine his return to play". New Zealand said via a statement on Thursday.

Before the injury, Tickner was New Zealand’s best bowler on the first day. He picked up four wickets and helped the Black Caps bowl out the West Indies for 205 runs.

Now with Tickner out, New Zealand’s bowling attack, already weakened by injuries, will rely on Rae, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and part-timers Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell to share the workload and control the bowling department.

It is vital here to mention that the Black Caps are already dealing with several injuries in their bowling unit. Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, and Matt Fisher are all currently injured or recovering.

Despite the setback, New Zealand have taken 73-run first-innings lead and will depend on their batters and remaining bowlers to cover for the missing pacer as the Test progresses. On the stumps of Day 2, the West Indies are at 32 runs at the loss of two wickets.