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Bracewell Injury Doubt for NZ T20 Series; Clarke Added to Squad

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell is a doubt for the upcoming T20I series against India after sustaining a left-calf strain. Pacer Adam Milne is also nursing a hamstring injury ahead of the crucial series. New Zealand Cricket has added all-rounder Kristian Clarke to the squad for the first three T20Is as cover. Both Bracewell and Milne are part of New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad and will be aiming to regain fitness.

Key Points: Bracewell Injury Doubt for NZ vs India T20 Series

  • Michael Bracewell doubtful with calf strain
  • Kristian Clarke added to T20 squad
  • Adam Milne also battling hamstring injury
  • Series crucial for T20 World Cup prep
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Michael Bracewell doubtful for T20 series against India; Kristian Clarke added to Blackcaps squad

Michael Bracewell is doubtful for the T20 series vs India with a calf strain. Kristian Clarke added to the Blackcaps squad as cover.

"Bracewell will undergo treatment and monitoring over the next few days before a decision is made regarding his continued participation. - NZC Website"

Nagpur, January 20

The Blackcaps all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who captained New Zealand to a 2-1 ODI series win against India, could be in doubt for the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series, which commences on January 21 at Nagpur. New Zealand have added all-rounder Kristian Clarke to their squad for the first three T20Is of the series, New Zealand Cricket announced on their website.

Along with Bracewell, pacer Adam Milne is also battling an injury ahead of the India vs New Zealand series, which serves as a crucial T20I assignment for both teams in the lead-up to the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026, starting next month.

According to the NZC website, New Zealand coach Rob Walter confirmed that Michael Bracewell joined the T20 squad in Nagpur after sustaining a minor left-calf strain while fielding during the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday.

Bracewell will undergo treatment and monitoring over the next few days before a decision is made regarding his continued participation in the tour.

On the other hand, pacer Adam Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is being assessed to determine the management of the injury.

Notably, both Bracewell and Milne are part of New Zealand's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, which begins on February 7, and will be aiming to regain their fitness for the marquee T20I tournament and get some match practice in the subcontinent conditions in the latter stages of the five-match series against India.

Kristian Clarke, 24, made a significant impact in his debut ODI series, taking seven wickets--including dismissing Virat Kohli twice--and contributing valuable runs in the lower order. His performances were instrumental in New Zealand's series victory.

New Zealand squad for T20I series against India:

Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi, Kristian Clarke (only for the first three games).

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Injuries are part of the game, but the timing is terrible with the World Cup so close. Hope both Bracewell and Milne recover soon. For India, this is a good chance to test our bench strength against a slightly weakened NZ side before the big tournament.
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Aman W
Honestly, as an Indian fan, I want to play against their full-strength team. A series win feels more meaningful that way. Get well soon, Bracewell. But also, let's go Team India! 🔥
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Sarah B
Clarke's inclusion is smart. He knows the conditions now and has confidence. The NZ management is thinking ahead. Should be a cracking series in Nagpur!
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Karthik V
The schedule is too packed. Players are getting injured left and right because they're flying from one league to another. SA20, then straight to India... bodies need rest. BCCI and other boards need to look at this.
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Nikhil C
Main focus should be the T20 World Cup at home. This series is perfect practice. Hope our boys like Surya and Hardik get into rhythm. NZ missing a couple of players might give us a slight edge to build momentum. 💪

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