Fate soon forced their hand.

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Australia could reclaim their title in the West Indies in April before they are forced to hand the trophy over.

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New Zealand will be forced into changing their line-up for the final Test against Australia in Hamilton after Daryl Tuffey broke his hand while making an unbeaten 47 in the Black Caps' second innings.

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