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Wagner’s world: Author James Borrowdale on getting into the mindset of Black Cap Neil Wagner

By James Borrowdale
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1 Mar, 2025 05:00 PM10 mins to read

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Starting early: Neil Wagner with brother Peter, wicketkeeping, with the trampoline as backstop. Photo / supplied
Starting early: Neil Wagner with brother Peter, wicketkeeping, with the trampoline as backstop. Photo / supplied

Starting early: Neil Wagner with brother Peter, wicketkeeping, with the trampoline as backstop. Photo / supplied

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