India, Dec. 10 -- New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner's stop-start Test career suffered another painful interruption on Wednesday when he was stretchered from the Basin Reserve after a heavy fall left him with a serious shoulder injury. The 30-year-old had been the standout performer of the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies, taking 4 for 32 in his comeback match, before landing awkwardly while diving at fine leg.

Tickner remained motionless as medical staff rushed to him, stabilising his shoulder before lifting him onto a stretcher and escorting him to an ambulance. He was taken to hospital for further evaluation, abruptly ending what had been his most convincing day in Test cricket.

The injury was particularly cr...