US EditionBracewell and Milne in Doubt as Clarke Joins Squad for India T20I Series
Michael Bracewell's participation in the T20I series is uncertain due to a left-calf strain; Kristian Clarke joins to provide pace-bowling cover, NZC said.
- Jan 20, 2026, New Zealand added Kristian Clarke to the T20 squad as Michael Bracewell is doubtful with a minor left-calf strain and Adam Milne is being assessed for a left-hamstring injury.
- While fielding in Indore on Sunday, Michael Bracewell sustained a minor left-calf strain in the third and final ODI and did not bowl as New Zealand secured a 41-run win to seal a 2-1 series result.
- At 24, Kristian Clarke impressed in his maiden ODI series by claiming seven wickets, including dismissing Virat Kohli twice, adding lower-order runs, two catches, and staying as injury cover for Bracewell and Milne.
- Bracewell has travelled to Nagpur but will be treated and monitored before a decision, while Rob Walter said players must recover quickly with the T20 series starting Wednesday.
- The T20 series doubles as World Cup preparation and Mitchell Santner's side will face Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8, 2026, placed in Group D with South Africa, Canada and UAE.
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