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New Zealand's Blair Tickner Replaced Under Concussion Substitute Rule After Bouncer Hit

New Zealand's Blair Tickner Replaced Under Concussion Substitute Rule After Bouncer Hit
World Sports · 02:46:49 - Friday, 13 November 2026

New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner was replaced by a concussion substitute after being struck by a bouncer from Anshul Kamboj during a match, according to a report published on November 7, 2026. The incident brings attention to the International Cricket Council's concussion substitution rule, which permits teams to replace a player who has suffered a concussion with a like-for-like substitute.

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