The New Zealand super-fit all-rounder Glenn Phillips is having a contrasting season in 2025. He was one of New Zealand's most electrifying players in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, when he turned several games in favour of the Black Caps with the bat as well as with his fielding at times.
Michael Bracewell was initially unavailable for the series against Zimbabwe; however, he eventually played both the T20I tri-series and is now all set to make his return to red-ball cricket after a span of 2 years.
"Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad, and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement," Walter said. "His experience and skillset will be a great asset and allow us to keep the same balance of the team."
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Now, after his return, Bracewell has featured largely for New Zealand in international cricket and has also managed to take up roles in franchise-level global leagues. After playing in the MLC recently, where he won the title with the MI New York, he has been picked for the upcoming season of 'The Hundred' in England.
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Bracewell has been a top all-rounder since his return
Having made his debut in Test cricket with a game against England in 2022, Bracewell played his last Test back in March 2023 against Sri Lanka. He has 259 Test runs and 24 wickets in the format.
This time around as well, when Bracewell played for an entire stint in the MLC with the MI New York, he showcased all-round skills with 221 runs off the bat and 4 wickets with the ball as well.
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