Doug Bracewell Retires: New Zealand Allrounder Announces Cricket Exit
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Doug Bracewell Retires from All Forms of Cricket
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New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell, 35, has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket due to a persistent rib injury. He last played for New Zealand in a Test match in 2023.
Published December 28, 2025
Career Overview
Bracewell represented New Zealand in all three international formats – Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). He played 137 first-class matches, taking 437 wickets at an average of 31.08 and scoring 4505 runs at 25.45, including three centuries. He joins Jeetan Patel as one of only two New Zealand cricketers to achieve the rare feat of scoring over 4000 runs and taking more than 400 wickets in first-class cricket.
Domestic and Franchise Cricket
Beyond representing New Zealand, bracewell was a consistent performer in domestic cricket for Central Districts. He also gained experience in franchise leagues, playing for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2012 ESPNcricinfo,Joburg Super Kings in SA20 2024 ESPNcricinfo, and Central Stags in the Global Super League.
International Career Highlights
While the article doesn’t detail specific international achievements, Bracewell’s career included participation in an Under-19 World cup in 2010. Further research would be needed to provide a thorough list of his international highlights.
First-class Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 137 |
| Wickets Taken | 437 |
| Bowling average | 31.08 |
| Runs Scored | 4505 |
| Batting Average | 25.45 |
| Centuries | 3 |