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Iain O'Brien

Iain O'Brien is the latest addition to a New Zealand squad weakened by injuries

New Zealand have called up Iain O’Brien to their injury-ravaged squad for the final stages of the Champions Trophy.

He replaces fellow seam bowler Daryl Tuffey, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a broken hand.

Tuffey became the third Black Caps player struck down by injury since arrival in South Africa following the departures of Jacob Oram (hamstring) and Jesse Ryder (groin). They were replaced by James Franklin and Aaron Redmond respectively.

Despite their off-field problems, New Zealand booked their place in Saturday's second semi-final with a four-wicket win over England at the Wanderers last night.

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