New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell will be absent from the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 due to a right Achilles rupture suffered during the ongoing T20 Blast 2023 in the UK. He retired hurt on 11 not out while batting for Worcestershire in a T20 match against Yorkshire, who secured their fifth consecutive win.
With Michael Bracewell ruled out of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 due to a right Achilles rupture, New Zealand faces the task of finding suitable replacements to fill the void left by the all-rounder. Here are three potential players who could step up and contribute to the team’s success in the tournament.
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1. Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra emerges as a promising candidate to fill the void left by Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand ODI squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. With an impressive record in List A cricket, Ravindra has showcased his ability to make valuable contributions both with the bat and ball. Scoring 790 runs at an average of 31.60 and claiming 15 wickets, he brings a well-rounded skill set that can bolster the team’s lineup and add depth to the bowling attack.
2. Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell emerges as the top choice to replace Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand ODI squad. With 25 ODI matches under his belt, he has scored 829 runs at an average of 44, including 66 fours and 14 sixes. In a recent ODI at National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan, he made a valuable contribution of 34 runs off 48 balls.
3. Henry Nicholls
Henry Nicholls could be considered as a potential replacement for Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand ODI squad. With 66 matches played, Nicholls has amassed 1,746 runs at an average of 35, including 161 fours and 16 sixes in his ODI career. In a recent ODI at National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan, he contributed 23 runs off 30 balls.