New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner set to make Test debut against England

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], February 15 (ANI): Blair Tickner, 29-year-old right-arm pacer, is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand in the series opener against England.

New Zealand Test skipper Tim Southee regards the longest format as the pinnacle of the game and talked about the team selection in the match beginning on Thursday.

England will take on hosts New Zealand in a two-match Test series.

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