Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles

16.06.2023 - 03:57 sports.ndtv.com

All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of this year's ODI World Cup in India after rupturing his Achilles tendon, dealing New Zealand yet another blow ahead of the marquee event.

The big-hitting off-spinner has been sidelined for six-eight weeks after suffering the injury on his right leg on June 9 while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast.

Bracewell is scheduled to undergo surgery in the UK on Thursday after which he will start a lengthy rehab that will keep him away from the ODI World Cup, starting in India from October 5. "Michael's a great team man and has had a fantastic 15 months for New Zealand since his international debut.

We've seen his exceptional skills in all three facets of the game and he was shaping as an important player for us at the World Cup in India. "The power that he's got ...

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