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Ian Butler replaces Trent Boult in New Zealand squad

01 June,2013 02:40 AM IST |   |  AFP

Ian Butler was confirmed yesterday by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as an injury replacement for Trent Boult in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad.


Left-arm seamer Boult was ruled out on Thursday of the three-match one-day series against England.


Ian Butler

Boult suffered a side injury during New Zealand's 247-run second Test defeat at Headingley, concluded Tuesday, and bowled just two overs in England's second innings.

An MRI scan on Wednesday confirmed the initial diagnosis of a muscle tear in Boult's right side.u00a0

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