New Zealand replaces Blair Tickner with concussion sub Matt Fisher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
During the second ODI between New Zealand and India on November 7, 2026, New Zealand replaced Blair Tickner with Matt Fisher as a concussion substitute. Tickner was struck by a bouncer from Anshul Kamboj in the 41st over, leading to his dismissal for 2 runs. Fisher, making his debut on home soil, has played seven matches for New Zealand across formats and took eight wickets in his career so far. The move follows ICC regulations for concussion replacements, which allow a like-for-like substitution after a player is deemed unfit to continue due to head injuries.
- •Blair Tickner was hit by a bouncer from Anshul Kamboj.
- •Matt Fisher steps in as Tickner's concussion replacement.
- •Tickner scored 2 runs before being dismissed following the injury.
- •Fisher has eight wickets in seven matches for New Zealand.
- •The match is part of a series between New Zealand and India.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — What is concussion sub in cricket? ICC rule explained as NZ's Blair Tickner replaced after hit by Anshul Kamboj bouncer
"What is a concussion sub in cricket? We explain ICC's like-for-like substitution rules after NZ's Blair Tickner was hit by an Anshul Kamboj bouncer in Wellington.
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