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    A full circle moment for New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy as he gets set for a long-awaited moment

    A full circle moment for New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy as he gets set for a long-awaited moment


    After remodelling Duffy's action eight years ago as his coach at Otago - new Black Caps coach Rob Walter has now selected the Southland fast bowler for a test debut.

    Ahead of New Zealand's second match against Zimbabwe starting in Bulawayo tonight - Duffy says coaches like Walter have been instrumental in achieving his test dream.



    First ball tonight's set for 8 o'clock.

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     07 Aug: New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is welcoming the challenge to his position
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