Live Update: Michael Bracewell is moving to a casual contract with a view to the BBL. Nick Kelly has replaced Michael Bracewell in the New Zealand men’s central contract list. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets in a ten-ball game, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the Trophy after Australia retained the Ashes, England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Women’s Ashes, Taunton, July 18, 2023 Anukul Roy replaced Naman Dhir, who was selected for India. T20I squad, while Australia A brought in Riley Meredith and Will Sutherland as replacements. Suryansh Sheedge hits the ball, Afghanistan A vs India A, Match 2, three-match one-day series, Dambulla, June 11, 2026 “There were a lot of ups and downs, but I knew what I had decided on: injuries are an inevitable part of professional sport,” says Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Offside, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL, Raipur, May 13, 2026 The third ODI against West Indies offered Ruturaj Gaikwad a great opportunity to make his case, but a tough and random innings could have put him back in the race. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished with 57 off 69, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 KL Rahul celebrates his ninth ODI century, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 The two fast bowlers from Bihar, who played together for Bengal and had similar career trajectories, came back in the irresistible together Irani Cup Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar bagged four wickets each, Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025 The Karnataka batter fell short of 50 runs out of 1,000 in the last season of the Ranji Trophy.
This time he wants to reach that mark and go beyond it. R Smaran is unbeaten with 126 off 131 balls for Rest of India, Jammu and Kashmir vs Rest of India, Irani Cup, Day 3, Srinagar, October 3, 2026. West Indies’ Shai Hope scored a career-best 162* against India, battled a groin problem, went deep and completed a record run of 352. Shai Hope celebrates back-to-back centuries, India vs West Indies. 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. Shai Hope entered the record books with a score of 162 not out – his 21st ODI century – while KL Rahul has now raised the bar for No.1. 5 Batting in Men’s ODIs KL Rahul celebrates his ninth ODI century, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Vitel Lawes likes to pick up wickets with his left wrist, wants to develop more and more variations and likes to keep his thoughts hidden Vitel Lawes shows his c, West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Guyana, July 11, 2026 This 3rd ODI against West Indies offered Ruturaj Gaikwad a great opportunity to make his point but a tough and dangerous innings there could have pushed him back into contention. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished with 57 off 69, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. Scott will feature in the one-day series against India A after his heroics in the Big Bash League and the recent unofficial Test series in Puducherry. Anukul Roy replaced Naman Dhir, who was included in the Indian T20I squad, while Australia A called up Riley Meredith and Will Sutherland as replacements. Suryansh Sheedge hits the ball, Afghanistan A v India A, 2nd match, one-day tri-series, Dambulla, June 11, 2026. The ghosts of Sandpergate still hover over the rivals as Australia return to the country for their first Test tour since 2018. Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins, both teams, wait with their players to depart, Australia v South Africa, World Test Championship Final, Lord’s, June 11, 2025. Looks certain to retain his place at No. 3 for opening Test against South Africa next week in Durban Australia in South Africa – Maddinson ‘still in shock’ but ready to seize chance after unlikely recall Nic Maddinson dominated for 126, Victoria v New South Wales, One-Day Cup, Junction Oval, September 25, 2026 Having played his final Test of 2023, he is targeting a place in the South African team for the next three-Test series against Australia at home. Anrich Nortje and his hair is fading, South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Centurion, Day 2, March 1, 2023 Given the pace and firepower, South Africa may need their talent, control and experience to make a difference against Australia. The third ODI against West Indies offered Ruturaj Gaikwad a great opportunity to make his case, but a difficult and risky innings could have put him back in contention. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished with 57 points. 69, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 The two fast bowlers from Bihar, who played together for Bengal and had similar career paths, came together convincingly again in the Irani Cup. Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar took four wickets each, Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025. Michael Bracewell is expected to be part of the New Zealand T20I squad for the series against India later this month. Michael Bracewell was among the runs, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 4th T20I, Mount Maunganui, March 23, 2025. Michael Bracewell will accept a casual contract for the 2026-27 season to pursue an opportunity in the Big Bash League [BBL], New Zealand Cricket (NZC) recently mentioned on Monday.
Nick Kelly will replace Bracewell on the central contract list, his first national contract 11 years after his first grade debut. Bracewell joined Finn Allen, Mark Chman, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert as other players on casual contracts for the 2026-27 season. Bracewell will face India in the five-match home T20I series in Christchurch on October 22.
“The support of New Zealand Cricket means a lot to me to take advantage of this opportunity at this stage of my career,” said 35-year-old Bracewell. “As a player who only plays with white balls, it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up. I still really like the Blackcs and am looking forward to the upcoming India tour and the future white-ball series.
“I’m also eyeing the opportunity to take part in the inaugural NZ20, which is expected to be launched from next summer.” Nick Kelly reached his second fifty in as many ODI pearances, Bangladesh v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Chattogram, ril 23, 2026. Kelly, the 33-year-old top batter who made his debut for New Zealand in March 2025, has 15 international CSs, including two as T20I ctain when he replaced the injured Tom Latham in Bangladesh earlier this year. “Nick has been an outstanding player in domestic cricket for several seasons and it is thanks to his hard work that he has secured this first contract at this stage of his career,” said Rob Walter, the New Zealand head coach who coached Kelly for two seasons at Otago. “Introducing players like Nick to international cricket a little later in life certainly has benefits in terms of the player’s knowledge of the game and ability to have the confidence to perform under pressure.” Walter said Kelly, who scored three half-centuries in his last four ODIs, deserved his chance.
“Nick showed his hand with his performances against Bangladesh and West Indies in sometimes difficult conditions,” he said. “He has over 300 professional games under his belt and is one of the best defenders in the country, so he is a great addition to our contracting group.” Michael Bracewell was among the runs, New Zealand v Pakistan, 4th T20I, Mount Maunganui, March 23, 2025
