I am feeling nervous for New Zealand after Ferguson's injury - Hodge
Brad Hodge talks about the impact that Lockie Ferguson's injury is likely to have on New Zealand
12/12Result
1st Test (D/N), ICC World Test Championship at Perth, Dec 12-15 2019
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![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 217/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
166 & 171 (65.3 ov)
Player of the Match
12/12Result
1st Test (D/N), ICC World Test Championship at Perth, Dec 12-15 2019
-
![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 217/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
166 & 171 (65.3 ov)
Player of the Match
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