Central Stags and BLACKCAPS allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after an 18-year first class and international career.
The 35-year-old debuted for Central Districts at just 18 in 2008 and went on to represent New Zealand in all three formats, becoming best known for his match-winning Test performance against Australia in Hobart, where he took 6/40 to secure a dramatic seven-run victory.
Bracewell played 28 Tests, 21 one-day internationals and 20 T20 internationals for New Zealand, alongside a long domestic career with the Central Stags and overseas stints in England and global T20 leagues. His final appearance for Central came in July at the Global Super League in Guyana, with a persistent rib injury keeping him out of action this season.
“It’s been a proud part of my life,” Bracewell told the Central Districts website. “I will always be grateful for the chance to play for my country and for Central Districts. It’s a privilege to have played and enjoyed the game for as long as I have.”
He retires as one of New Zealand’s few modern allrounders to reach 4,000 first-class runs and 400 wickets, with Central Districts Cricket chief executive Lance Hamilton thanking him for his long service and resilience in overcoming serious injuries during his career.
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