US EditionBracewell Leads Depleted New Zealand for T20 Clash Against Australia
Michael Bracewell leads New Zealand's 14-man squad in the absence of Mitchell Santner, with key players returning from injury but others sidelined ahead of the three-match T20I series.
- On September 16, New Zealand announced a 14-man T20I squad for October 1, 3, and 4 at Mount Maunganui, with Michael Bracewell as captain.
- Several first-choice players are absent due to injuries, including Mitchell Santner after abdominal surgery, and Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Will O'Rourke, and Lockie Ferguson.
- Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears, returning fast bowlers, bolster New Zealand's pace, while leg-spinner Ish Sodhi retained his spot after reaching 150 T20I wickets and Tim Robinson keeps his batting place.
- Coach Rob Walter said he is confident in Michael Bracewell's leadership, who has led the Black Caps T20I side 10 times with six wins; Walter also praised Ben Sears' comeback ahead of the home series.
- The series gets underway at 7.15pm on October 1 at Bay Oval, Tauranga, with games two and three on October 3 and October 4, marking 20 years of T20I celebrations, Michael Bracewell said.
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Bracewell to lead injury-hit NZ in Aus T20Is
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Captain Santner Ruled Out, Jamieson Returns as New Zealand Name 14-member Squad for T20I Series Against Australia
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. New Zealand will line up without its white-ball captain, Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of their upcoming T20I series against Australia. In Santner's absence, Michael Bracewell will lead a 14-man squad, which features Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears but remains bereft of Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne due to injury. Sports News | Captain Santner Ruled Out, Jamieson Returns as New Zeala…
Mitchell Santner ruled out, New Zealand announce squad, new captain for T20I series vs Australia
New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, set to be held in Mount Maunganui on October 1, 3, and 4. Santner, recovering from abdominal surgery, has failed to regain full fitness in time for the series. In his absence, Michael Bracewell has been named captain of the 14-man squad. Bracewell previously led the side during the Pakistan tour earlier this year and will…
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