Micheal Bracewell will miss the ODI World Cup because of an Achilles injury. While competing for Worcestershire Rapids in the T20 Blast in England, New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell ruptured his achilles and will be out for six to eight months. The 50-over World Cup will be held in India later this year due to Bracewell’s scheduled surgery on Thursday, June 15, in the United Kingdom and subsequent extensive recovery plan. Bracewell is the ODI Player of the Year for New Zealand. Before the major event, cricket fans should review the Crickex Refer Code.
The Black Caps’ fitness problems are exacerbated by Bracewell’s absence, and they will certainly regret having lynchpin Kane Williamson at the World Cup. The right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the New Zealand white-ball captain’s knee had surgery after he fell awkwardly on the fence during his first Indian Premier League game for Gujarat Titans. In the last ODI World Cup, Williamson led New Zealand to the championship match, where they fell to hosts England on the contentious boundary count rule.
Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand, voiced his concern for the all-rounder and the group while stressing the effects of his absence. Stead praised Bracewell for his amazing achievements during the previous 15 months, a period in which he made significant contributions to all facets of the game.
Bracewell had established himself as a crucial component of New Zealand’s machine and was anticipated to have a big impact on the World Cup in India, where the surfaces favour spin. Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand, expressed his regret, saying, “First of all, you always feel for the player when injury strikes and especially when it means they will have to miss a world event.”
Bracewell made his ODI debut on March 22 and has since received 19 matches, amassing 510 runs at an average of 42.50 while primarily batting further down the order. In an attempt to reach 349/8, he smashed a 78-ball 140, which included 12 fours and 10 sixes, against India in Hyderabad in January of this year.
The southpaw accomplished this by breaking numerous records. The best against India in ODIs, his partnership with Mitchell Santner was the highest for the Kiwis’ seventh wicket. His 57-ball century was the second-fastest against India and the third-fastest for New Zealand. He now joins MS Dhoni as the only cricketers at No. 7 to have two ODI centuries.
Despite failing to cross the finish line, New Zealand was able to give India a serious worry courtesy to Bracewell’s incredible onslaught. His other ODI century, 127* from 82, came last year in a thrilling one-wicket victory over Ireland in Dublin. Bracewell has taken 15 ODI wickets with the ball.
