Bracewell injured (Photo: PTI)
Michael Bracewell: New Zealand seems to be facing a big blow before the 5 T20 match series against India. This is because its star player Michael Bracewell has been injured. Bracewell was injured during the third ODI played in Indore. Bracewell has a calf injury. Although it is being said by New Zealand Cricket that he has suffered a minor injury, despite that there is suspense over his playing in the T20 series.
Bracewell under the supervision of the medical team
Michael Bracewell was the captain of the New Zealand team in the ODI series against India. It is under his captaincy that New Zealand has achieved the feat of winning the ODI series in India for the first time. But, his playing in the T20 series will depend on how his injury and recovery is. At present, he is under the observation of the medical team and there is suspense over his playing. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter confirmed that Bracewell would remain with the team.
Christian Clarke got a chance
Christian Clarke has been included in the New Zealand team for the 5-match T20 series against India. Clarke has been included in the team for the first 3 matches. This means that Bracewell may be out of at least 3 matches. The decision on his playing in the last two matches may depend on the recovery of his injury.
Clarke made his international debut in the ODI series against India. He took 7 wickets in the ODI series played against India and played an important role in the historic victory.
New Zealand’s T20 team against India
Michael Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Faulks, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi, Christian Clarke (first 3 matches only).