Who is Cole McConchie and why is he in the T20 World Cup squad?

Cole McConchie is a New Zealand all-rounder who has been called up as a replacement for Michael Bracewell in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad.

When did Cole McConchie make his international debut?

Cole McConchie made his international debut in September 2021.

What are Cole McConchie's career statistics in T20Is and ODIs?

Cole McConchie has played 15 T20Is, scoring 145 runs and taking seven wickets, and six ODIs, scoring 126 runs and taking four wickets.

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McConchie Replaces Bracewell for T20 World Cup

4 Mar

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Summary

Cole McConchie called up for 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
He made his international debut in September 2021.
McConchie captained Canterbury and New Zealand A teams.

McConchie Replaces Bracewell for T20 World Cup

New Zealand all-rounder Cole McConchie has received a career boost with his call-up to the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad. He replaces Michael Bracewell in the team that will compete in the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

McConchie, a dependable performer for Canterbury, first played for New Zealand in September 2021. His journey in cricket began in 2011, and he progressed to make his First-Class and T20 debuts in the 2012-13 season.

His leadership skills were evident when he was appointed captain of Canterbury in 2018. He also captained the New Zealand A side in practice matches against the West Indies in November 2020.

McConchie made his T20I debut against Bangladesh on September 1, 2021, taking a wicket with his first ball. He has since played 15 T20Is, scoring 145 runs and taking seven wickets. He also debuted in ODIs on May 3, 2023, against Pakistan, accumulating 126 runs and four wickets in six matches.

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