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

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


    The 34-year-old has racked up more than 40 test matches heading into the second contest against Zimbabwe, starting in Bulawayo tonight.

    Blundell is fine with the competition from the likes of Mitch Hay - who is attempting to mount a case to take over the gloves.



    The test is set to start at eight o'clock .

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