New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner is unlikely to take the field again during the ongoing second Test against the West Indies after sustaining a shoulder injury while fielding on the opening day. New Zealand Cricket provided an update on the fast bowler, who hurt his shoulder while attempting to stop a boundary at the Basin Reserve. NZ vs WI 1st Test 2025: Justin Greaves' Maiden Double Century, Kemar Roach's Resilience Help West Indies Avoid Defeat Against New Zealand at Christchurch .

Tickner went down clutching at his shoulder when diving for a ball in the outfield and was taken to the hospital for observations after being stretchered from the field, as per a release from the ICC website.

While the Black Caps didn't disclose the extent of Tickner's injury, they suggested it would be

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