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Bracewell Doubt for India T20Is as New Zealand Retain Clarke for First Three Games

Selectors seek extra pace cover with a fitness call on Bracewell still pending.

Overview

  • New Zealand Cricket said Michael Bracewell suffered a minor left calf strain in the third ODI in Indore.
  • Bracewell has traveled with the squad to Nagpur and will be treated and monitored before a decision on his participation.
  • Fast-bowling allrounder Kristian Clarke has been kept on for the first three T20Is to ensure sufficient pace options.
  • Clarke took seven wickets in the 2-1 ODI series win, including dismissing Virat Kohli twice, and contributed useful lower-order runs.
  • The five-match T20I series starts Wednesday in Nagpur as New Zealand complete their final tune-up before the T20 World Cup begins on February 7 in India.