New Zealand All-Rounder Doug Bracewell Retires After 14-Year Career with 28 Tests

New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has retired from all types of cricket at the age of 35. He last played for New Zealand in a Test match in 2023. He decided to retire because of a long-term rib injury, which also stopped him from playing for Central Districts this season. Bracwell played 28 Tests in 14 years after making his debut back in 2011 and also featured in 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is.

Doug Bracewell Retires from Cricket at 35 After Injury-Hit Career

The biggest moment of his career came in only his third Test match. He took 9 wickets for 60 runs and helped New Zealand win a Test in Australia for the first time in 26 years. That is still New Zealand’s last Test win in Australia. Overall, Bracewell picked up 74 wickets in the longest format of the game at an average of 38.82 with two five-wicket hauls to his credit. He also picked up 26 and 20 wickets in ODIs and T20Is respectively during his career.

"It's been a proud part of my life, and something I aspired to as a young cricketer. I will always be grateful for the opportunities I have had through cricket, and the chance to play for my country, as well as for Central Districts, throughout my domestic career. It's a privilege to play first-class and international cricket, and I'm grateful to have played and enjoyed the game for as long as I have," Bracewell said in a statement.

Bracewell also played in the IPL in 2012 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). He retired with a rare record in New Zealand first-class cricket, scoring over 4,000 runs and taking more than 400 wickets.

Doug Bracewell is the cousin of Michael Bracewell, who will captain New Zealand in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India. The two cousins also played together for New Zealand in two ODIs and one Test match.

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