New Zealand all-rounder Dough Bracewell, who dismissed Virat Kohli as his first IPL wicket during his three-for in the only match of tournament, has called time on his career. Bracewell is 35-year-old and is best known for his 9/60 in December 2011 during the Hobart Test in Australia. Thanks to Bracewell's performance, New Zealand won their first Testin Australia in 26 years and their latest one till date. He last played for New Zealand in 2023 in a Test but recurring injuries have forced him to hang his boots for good.<h2>Bracewell in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and IPL</h2>The left-arm all-rounder played 28 Tests for the Balck Caps, taking 74 wickets with two five-fors and a best of 6/40 in an innings - in Hobart Test. In 21 ODIs, he took 26 wickets with a best of 4/55 and added 20 more wickets in 20 T20Is to his tally. Bracewell was a domestic workhorse, taking 422 First Class wickets in 137 matches to go with 112 List A wickets in 93 matches and 103 wickets in 99 T20s as well. In IPL, he only plyaed one match - for Delhi Capitals (erstwhile Daredevils) and took 3/32 in four overs including dismissing Virat Kohli.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/8-wickets-for-7-runs-who-is-bhutan-spinner-sonam-yeshe-1st-bowler-to-take-eight-for-in-all-t20s-1766994280169">8 wickets for 7 runs! Bhutan spinner first bowler to take eight-for in all T20s</a><h2>Bracewell on retirement</h2>"It's been a proud part of my life, and something I aspired to as a young cricketer," Bracewell said in a statement shared by his domestic team Central Districts . "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 is 35-year-old and is best known for his 9/60 in December 2011 during the Hobart Test in Australia. Thanks to Bracewell's performance, New Zealand won their first Testin Australia in 26 years and their latest one till date.

New Zealand all-rounder Dough Bracewell, who dismissed Virat Kohli as his first IPL wicket during his three-for in the only match of tournament, has called time on his career. Bracewell is 35-year-old and is best known for his 9/60 in December 2011 during the Hobart Test in Australia. Thanks to Bracewell's performance, New Zealand won their first Testin Australia in 26 years and their latest one till date. He last played for New Zealand in 2023 in a Test but recurring injuries have forced him to hang his boots for good. Bracewell in Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and IPL The left-arm all-rounder played 28 Tests for the Balck Caps, taking 74 wickets with two five-fors and a best of 6/40 in an innings - in Hobart Test. In 21 ODIs, he took 26 wickets with a best of 4/55 and added 20 more wickets in 20 T20Is to his tally. Bracewell was a domestic workhorse, taking 422 First Class wickets in 137 matches to go with 112 List A wickets in 93 matches and 103 wickets in 99 T20s as well. In IPL, he only plyaed one match - for Delhi Capitals (erstwhile Daredevils) and took 3/32 in four overs including dismissing Virat Kohli. Also Read - 8 wickets for 7 runs! Bhutan spinner first bowler to take eight-for in all T20s Bracewell on retirement "It's been a proud part of my life, and something I aspired to as a young cricketer," Bracewell said in a statement shared by his domestic team Central Districts . "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 is 35-year-old and is best known for his 9/60 in December 2011 during the Hobart Test in Australia. Thanks to Bracewell's performance, New Zealand won their first Testin Australia in 26 years and their latest one till date.

Doug Bracewell, hero of New Zealand's only Test win in Australia in last 40 years, announces retirement

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell served a backdated one-month suspension earlier this year for using cocaine. The pacer tested positive for the substance during an in-competition drug test in January this year in the domestic Super Smash tournament match between Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags.

Bracewell was provisionally suspended on April 11, 2023 after "admitted using cocaine but maintained that his use occurred out-of-competition, being prior to midnight on the day before the match, and that it was unrelated to sport performance."

The Sports Integrity Commission, however, didn't accept the part of the statement in which Bracewell claimed the use of cocaine was out-of-competition.

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A hearing was scheduled in December next month after the evidence was filed by both the parties. On November 11, however, a joint statement was filed before the tribunal "in which the Commission indicated that, having considered all the evidence filed in this proceeding, on balance, it accepted Mr Bracewell's position".

Subsequently, both parties "agreed that the appropriate sanction was a period of ineligibility of three months, which would be reduced to one month, as Mr Bracewell had satisfactorily completed a Substance of Abuse treatment programme approved by the Commission".

Bracewell, who has played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is for New Zealand, last played for the Blackcaps in a Test in 2023 against Sri Lanka.

The pacer, with 120 international wickets, decided to opt out of NZ's central contract this year and became a freelancer in global cricket leagues.

He is next expected to play in the Abu Dhabi T10 league for the New York Strikers before turning up in the SA20 next year for Joburg Super Kings.

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell served a backdated one-month suspension earlier this year for using cocaine. The pacer tested positive for the substance during an in-competition drug test in January this year in the domestic Super Smash tournament match between Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags.

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell served a backdated one-month suspension earlier this year for using cocaine. The pacer tested positive for the substance during an in-competition drug test in January this year in the domestic Super Smash tournament match between Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags. Bracewell was provisionally suspended on April 11, 2023 after "admitted using cocaine but maintained that his use occurred out-of-competition, being prior to midnight on the day before the match, and that it was unrelated to sport performance." The Sports Integrity Commission, however, didn't accept the part of the statement in which Bracewell claimed the use of cocaine was out-of-competition. Also Read: 'Haven't received any...,' PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on ICC stance on Champions Trophy schedule A hearing was scheduled in December next month after the evidence was filed by both the parties. On November 11, however, a joint statement was filed before the tribunal "in which the Commission indicated that, having considered all the evidence filed in this proceeding, on balance, it accepted Mr Bracewell's position". Subsequently, both parties "agreed that the appropriate sanction was a period of ineligibility of three months, which would be reduced to one month, as Mr Bracewell had satisfactorily completed a Substance of Abuse treatment programme approved by the Commission". Bracewell, who has played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is for New Zealand, last played for the Blackcaps in a Test in 2023 against Sri Lanka. The pacer, with 120 international wickets, decided to opt out of NZ's central contract this year and became a freelancer in global cricket leagues. He is next expected to play in the Abu Dhabi T10 league for the New York Strikers before turning up in the SA20 next year for Joburg Super Kings.

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell admits using cocaine, serves one-month ban

Ace Kiwi seamer Neil Wagner is ruled out of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch due to bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring that could see him missing on-field action for at least six weeks. The fast bowler left the ground late during the final session on day three upon feeling discomfort in his back and leg. Although he failed the fitness test ahead the of day four, he would still be available to bat if needed.

Meanwhile, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has confirmed the management has roped in Doug Bracewell as Wagner's&nbsp;replacement for the next Test.

“We all know how much playing Test cricket for New Zealand means to Neil and we are all disappointed to see him side-lined like this. The fact he was still hoping to play on, carrying these injuries shows you just how determined he is to try and give his all for the team,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead said.

“Doug is a skillful bowler who has been in strong form for the Central Stags across formats this season. We believe his skills will complement the rest of the bowlers we have in the group going into the next Test," he added.

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Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is in the pole position to win the first Test at the Hagley Oval. Starting day four with three wickets down, the experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews bailed the visiting team out of trouble with a magnificent hundred (115) while getting little assistance from Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva lower down the order. Crucial partnerships across two sessions saw Sri Lanka cross 300-run mark and give a target of 285 to New Zealand in the final innings.&nbsp;

With a lot at stake, at least for Sri Lanka, the scorecard at stumps on day four of New Zealand being 28 for one in 17 overs will only boost their confidence entering the final day.

Considering for Sri Lanka&nbsp;to qualify for the World Test Championship final, they need to beat Kiwis across both Tests while hoping for Australia to not lose their final match against India.

Ace Kiwi seamer Neil Wagner is ruled out of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch due to bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring that could see him missing on-field action for at least six weeks.

Ace Kiwi seamer Neil Wagner is ruled out of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch due to bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring that could see him missing on-field action for at least six weeks. The fast bowler left the ground late during the final session on day three upon feeling discomfort in his back and leg. Although he failed the fitness test ahead the of day four, he would still be available to bat if needed. Meanwhile, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has confirmed the management has roped in Doug Bracewell as Wagner's replacement for the next Test. “We all know how much playing Test cricket for New Zealand means to Neil and we are all disappointed to see him side-lined like this. The fact he was still hoping to play on, carrying these injuries shows you just how determined he is to try and give his all for the team,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead said. “Doug is a skillful bowler who has been in strong form for the Central Stags across formats this season. We believe his skills will complement the rest of the bowlers we have in the group going into the next Test," he added. ALSO READ: SA vs WI: Keshav Maharaj suffers freak injury during 2nd Test against Windies, out of nearly six months Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is in the pole position to win the first Test at the Hagley Oval. Starting day four with three wickets down, the experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews bailed the visiting team out of trouble with a magnificent hundred (115) while getting little assistance from Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva lower down the order. Crucial partnerships across two sessions saw Sri Lanka cross 300-run mark and give a target of 285 to New Zealand in the final innings. With a lot at stake, at least for Sri Lanka, the scorecard at stumps on day four of New Zealand being 28 for one in 17 overs will only boost their confidence entering the final day. Considering for Sri Lanka to qualify for the World Test Championship final, they need to beat Kiwis across both Tests while hoping for Australia to not lose their final match against India.

Neil Wagner ruled out of ongoing Test as Sri Lanka in pole position to upset New Zealand in Christchurch

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Doug Bracewell, hero of New Zealand's only Test win in Australia in last 40 years, announces retirement

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell admits using cocaine, serves one-month ban

Neil Wagner ruled out of ongoing Test as Sri Lanka in pole position to upset New Zealand in Christchurch