Doug Bracewell

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has received a two-year ban from cricket after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year. The 35-year-old admitted to using the substance and has accepted the sanction. This follows a previous suspension for a similar offense in 2024. His ban is backdated to November 2025.

Former Black Caps bowler Doug Bracewell faces a two-year ban after a positive cocaine test during a 2025 County Championship match. This marks his second doping violation. Bracewell, who retired in December 2025, is estimated to have a net worth between USD 1-3 million from his cricket career. The ban impacts his post-retirement prospects.

The New York Strikers have announced their lineup for the Abu Dhabi T10 2024 season, featuring stars like Evin Lewis, Dewald Bravis, Doug Bracewell, Kusal Perera, and Asif Ali. Owner Sagar Khanna and Head Carl Crowe Vass express confidence in the blend of experience and young talent, aiming to build a winning culture and offer thrilling performances.

New Zealand are already dealing with fitness concerns around skipper Kane Williamson while spinner Mitchell Santner has also been ruled of the second match, starting Thursday, due to a finger injury. With pacer Trent Boult now available for selection for the final match of the series, New Zealand can easily rest one of their other key bowlers -- Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Kyle Jamieson.

Manprit Juneja scored a patient unbeaten 178 in India A's first innings score of 408/7 against NZ A at stumps on Day 3 of the second unofficial 'Test'.

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has expressed his willingness to take up the role of bowling coach with the national team after current coach Damien Wright's tenure comes to an end after the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.

Fast bowling all-rounder Doug Bracewell admitted that New Zealand felt the heat after Mumbai hammered 402 on day two of their only warm-up match here on Saturday.

New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has said that he is looking to pick the brains of the experienced bowlers in his side for the upcoming series against England and then the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India.

Vasudevan Jagadeesh and Manprit Juneja stitched an unbeaten 78-run stand to help India A reach 94/2 at stumps on Day 2 of the second unofficial 'Test'.

New Zealand A's last-wicket pair frustrated India A attack with an 83-run stand as the home team kept the first-innings lead down to just nine runs after third day's play in the first Unofficial Test on Sunday.

South African-born batsman Devon Conway was one of three uncapped players named in New Zealand's 20-man Test squad for the upcoming tour of England on Thursday.

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav joined Essex for the remainder of the 2023 season, replacing injured Doug Bracewell. Yadav becomes the team's second active foreign player, joining South African Simon Harmer.

Vijay Zol carried his stupendous form to first-class cricket, scoring a fluent century on debut as three-day tie between India A and New Zealand A ended in draw.

New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell was handed a one-month ban after testing positive for cocaine following a domestic Twenty20 match in January. The New Zealand Sport Integrity Commission reduced his initial three-month suspension due to his completion of a treatment program. Bracewell has accepted responsibility for his actions and is aware of the expectations moving forward.

India A looked the better outfit in the first three-day game against New Zealand A and now they would like to translate that into victory in the unofficial 'Test' starting on Monday.

Joburg Super Kings aim to progress further in the SA20 playoffs under Faf du Plessis. They have strengthened their squad with key signings including Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, and Matheesha Pathirana. Despite bowling injuries, a strong batting lineup is expected to support their campaign.

Led by Luke Ronchi, the tailenders went after the bowling and had a merry time. Ronchi, who for coach Mike Hesson is someone who could be an opening option, came up with some clean, assertive hitting on a pitch which had the odd ball rearing up.

New Zealand named a squad of 20 players on Thursday for their upcoming tour of England including three uncapped players but with a question mark over the talismanic Kane Williamson and Trent Boult.

The second leg of the India 'A' - New Zealand 'A' series will kick off with the two teams playing the first one-dayer at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium here on Sunday.

He had shown glimpses of his talent, but on Friday Vijay Zol announced himself on the first-class stage with a fine 110 for India 'A' against New Zealand 'A'.