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McConchie replaces injured Bracewell in NZ World Cup team
17 Feb
Summary
- Cole McConchie replaces Michael Bracewell due to Bracewell's calf injury.
- Bracewell re-injured his calf muscle during warm-ups before the opener.
- New Zealand aims to qualify for Super Eight stage against Canada.

Cole McConchie has been named as the replacement for the injured Michael Bracewell in New Zealand's Twenty20 World Cup squad. The International Cricket Council's technical committee approved this change following Bracewell's persistent calf injury.
Bracewell originally tore his calf muscle in a match against India last month. Despite recovering for the World Cup, he suffered a recurrence of the injury during practice prior to New Zealand's initial match on February 8.
McConchie, a capable middle-order batter and right-arm spinner, has participated in 12 T20 internationals. His last appearance for the national team was in April 2024.
New Zealand has secured two victories in their three Group D games to date. They are poised to secure a spot in the Super Eight stage if they defeat Canada in their upcoming match on Tuesday.




