New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been included in the Essex county squad for the upcoming County Championship. Doug Bracewell has been included in place of Australia’s Will Sutherland. Will Sutherland was diagnosed with a back stress fracture last week. So the Essex team have replaced Doug Bracewell in their squad for 10 county matches. Let us tell you that Doug Bracewell had recently returned to the Test team for the New Zealand team. He played an international match in Test cricket after 7 years against Sri Lanka.

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Doug Bracewell has Played International Matches in all Formats for the New Zealand Cricket Team

Doug Bracewell has played international matches across all formats for the New Zealand cricket team. And will now turn his attention to the County Championship. Bracewell is expected to make his Essex debut against Middlesex next week and will remain with the Essex team until the end of July. During this he will be available for 10 matches.

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Essex County head coach Anthony McGrath said of Bracewell’s inclusion. It is great for our team that we have signed Doug Bracewell for an extended period of the county season. He is someone who has a lot of experience in international cricket and will be a great strength in our team. He has recently returned to Test cricket for the New Zealand team and had a great last season for Central Districts. We look forward to welcoming him to the club.

Doug Bracewell also said about joining the Essex team, ‘I am excited to play red-ball cricket and join Essex. I have experience of playing county. The Essex team is a strong county side and so I look forward to contributing in the coming season.’