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'I go out there and look to be positive' – ex-landscaper prepares to become Black Caps' new wicketkeeper

By John McKenzie, 1 NEWS Reporter

November 28, 2017

Tom Blundell will debut for New Zealand in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday. (Source: Other)

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