Blair Tickner added to New Zealand ODI squad
Experienced seamer back in international set-up after Kyle Jamieson's withdrawal
ESPNcricinfo staff
26-Oct-2025 • 10 hrs ago
Blair Tickner hasn't played international cricket since 2023 • BCCI
New Zealand have added Blair Tickner to their ODI squad to play England after Kyle Jamieson was ruled out with a side strain.
Tickner, 32, has 13 ODI caps and last played for New Zealand in 2023. He took 1 for 55 in Central Districts' win over Wellington in the Ford Trophy on Saturday, and will join up with the Black Caps squad in Hamilton ahead of the second match of series.
"Blair's an experienced campaigner and no stranger to international cricket," Rob Walter, New Zealand's head coach, said. "He bowls a heavy ball from a decent height with plenty of energy and aggression. In that respect he can fill a similar role to what Kyle would normally perform."
New Zealand are 1-0 up in the three-match series after a four-wicket victory in Mount Maunganui. England recovered from 56 for 6 through Harry Brook's aggressive century but New Zealand chased down a target of 224 without too many scares thanks to an unbeaten 74 from Daryl Mitchell.
"It was a good start to the series, and I thought the bowlers set the tone superbly," Walter said. "For Zak Foulkes to claim 4-41 in his first bowl in ODI cricket, including the big wickets of Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, showed the level of talent and composure he possesses.
"It was encouraging to see the middle order then step up with the bat on a tricky wicket and I thought Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell showed their experience to help guide us to the target.
"Seddon Park will bring new conditions and challenges, and we know England will be highly motivated to bounce back and level the series."