PAK vs NZ: Doug Bracewell replaces Matt Henry for ODI series
Henry was ruled out of the tour with an abdominal strain
KARACHI: New Zealand has included fast bowling all-rounder Doug Bracewell in the squad for the ODI series against Pakistan as a replacement for injured Matt Henry. Bracewell will also tour India.
Henry was ruled out of the tour with an abdominal strain sustained on the final day of the second Test in Karachi, with the injury requiring two to four weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Bracewell last featured for New Zealand during the home ODI series against the Netherlands in April.
He has been in good form with bat and ball on the domestic scene for the Central Stags, starting the season as one of the leading wicket-takers in the Plunket Shield and more recently showing his ability with the bat, making key contributions for the Stags in the Dream11 Super Smash.
Coach Gary Stead confirmed Bracewell would arrive in Karachi on Wednesday ahead of the 2nd ODI against Pakistan.
“Doug is a quality bowler with a lot of experience and we feel his skills best complement the bowling mix we already have in the squads for Pakistan and India,” the New Zealand head coach said.
“He has experience across all three formats at the international level, has experience in the subcontinent, and has already shown his range of skills this season,” he added.
A statement from NZC said that Jacob Duffy, who has to replace Tim Southee in the ODI Squad in India, was unavailable to travel any earlier as a replacement for Henry, as he is recovering from COVID-19.
Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI series starts in Karachi on Monday.
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