US EditionBracewell to Stay with Black Caps for First Test
BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE, JUL 25 – Michael Bracewell replaces injured Glenn Phillips for the first Test against Zimbabwe, bringing experience with 24 wickets and 259 runs in eight Tests, coach Rob Walter said.
- On July 30, 2025, New Zealand Cricket named Michael Bracewell as a replacement for Glenn Phillips, first Test in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
- During the Major League Cricket final, Glenn Phillips sustained a right groin injury requiring several weeks of rehabilitation, prompting selectors to appoint a like-for-like replacement, Michael Bracewell.
- Since debuting in 2022, Bracewell has accumulated notable Test figures, while Rob Walter highlighted his immediate availability and all-round value.
- Rob Walter, New Zealand head coach, said, `We'll get through the first Test and then we'll make a decision whether we'll replace him for the second Test.`
- Including Bracewell underscores the team's consistency strategy, highlighting the importance of player selection in the World Test Championship context.
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New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named as the replacement for injured Glenn Phillips in their first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, scheduled to begin on July 30.
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Michael Bracewell announced as injured Glenn Phillips' replacement for first Zimbabwe Test
New Zealand Cricket announced that star all-rounder Michael Bracewell will be coming into the side as the replacement for the injured Glenn Phillips for the first Test of the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.
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