Blair Tickner has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test series decider against England with concussion after he was struck by a Jofra Archer bouncer while batting.
Tickner, batting at No. 10, was hit on the helmet by the third ball he faced, prompting a delay while he was checked for concussion symptoms by New Zealand's physio. He bowled three wicketless overs for 21 after New Zealand were bowled out for 438, but did not return to the field after tea due to nausea.
New Zealand confirmed midway through the evening session that he had been replaced by Zak Foulkes, who will be able to play a full role in the rest of the Test match as a concussion replacement.
Foulkes made his debut in Zimbabwe last year, and took two wickets in New Zealand's win over Ireland immediately before their tour of England. He is a superior batter to Tickner, having made three first-class fifties, but was approved as a like-for-like replacement by match referee Andy Pycroft.
"Blair Tickner has been ruled out of the remainder of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge with concussion after being struck on the helmet while batting in the first innings," New Zealand said in a statement. "Zak Foulkes has been named as Tickner's replacement."
Tickner's concussion is the latest blow to New Zealand's chances. They were already without Matt Henry (calf), Glenn Phillips (side) and Kyle Jamieson (workload management after back issues) for this series decider, and lost 10 wickets for 121 runs after a 317-run opening stand between Tom Latham and Devon Conway on the opening day.
"I haven't seen him personally, but I know he's obviously not feeling too flash," Daryl Mitchell, Tickner's team-mate, said. "There's a bit of nausea and all that sort of stuff that comes with concussion. He's in good hands and hopefully he can recover over the next few days.
"But it's a shame to see him out of the game. He's a big presence. He keeps charging in and gives you his all. We're obviously gutted for him, but it's also exciting for Foulkesy."