The 52-year-old "was in stable condition when he was transferred" to Las Vegas, said Jamie Taylor, the Kingman hospital's spokeswoman.

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The Kiwis lost wickets at regular intervals as they tried to keep pace with the run rate and McCullum, Taylor, Jamie How, Scott Styris and Peter Fulton all failed to reach double figures as the Black Caps disappointed in front of a large and vociferous crowd.

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Brendon McCullum, with 42 off as many balls, got the hosts to within 48 and the finishing touches were applied by Jamie How (28) and Taylor, with an unbeaten 24.

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