New Zealand all -rounder Michael Bracewell has replaced an injured Glenn Philips in New Zealand squad for the upcoming first testing against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
New Zealand’s super-fit all-rounder Glen Philips is a contrasting season in 2025. He was one of New Zealand’s most electrification players in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy when he changed several games in favor of Black Caps with his fielding several times as well as his fielding.
However, Philips was dropped from the IPL after being hurt while fielding as an alternative to Gujarat’s Titans. Subsequently, he portrayed Major League cricket for Washington Freedom. But now New Zealand’s ongoing visit to Zimbabwe has been refused with a waist issue.
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Glenn Philips replaced for the first Test by Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell was initially unavailable to the series against Zimbabwe; However, he eventually played both T20i TRAI-series and is now ready to make his comeback in red-ball cricket after a period of 2 years.
He was considered unavailable due to his commitments with Dakshin Bahadur in the upcoming season of hundred. He was allowed to feature with the schedule, coach Rob Walter said he was best to change the Philips, and therefore, it was a direct decision to choose him.
“Glenn’s injury provided a difference in the test squad, and Michael is like the nearest replacement,” Walter said. “Their experience and skill will be a great property and will allow us to have a balance as the team.”
Michael Bracewell selected ‘The Handle 2025’ by Southern Bahadur
New Zealand’s all-round stallwart has been a full star since returning to the New Zealand National Cricket Team, after keeping him out of the ground for two years due to a sudden injury.
Now, after his return, Bracewell has largely depicted New Zealand in international cricket and has also managed to play roles in franchise level global leagues. After playing at MLC recently, where he won the title with MI New York, he was selected for the upcoming season of ‘The Handal’ in England.
Bracewell will return to England to be part of the team of Southern brave men in hundred after the conclusion of the first Test. The decision for the second test will be made at the time of time.
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Bracewell has been a top all -rounder since his return
The New Zealand batting all -rounder is a property for any team, especially with his striking capacity below order, as well as when he is sent in batting order, he is composed. He has ever been impressive since returning from injury.
After making his debut in Test cricket with a sport against England in 2022, Bracewell played his last Test against Sri Lanka in March 2023. He has 259 Test runs and 24 wickets in the format.
This time, along with Bracewell played for a full term at MLC with Mi New York, he showed all-round skills with 221 runs and also 4 wickets with balls.
