The Blackcaps all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who led New Zealand to a 2-1 ODI series win against India, might miss the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, starting on January 21 in Nagpur.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced on their website that all-rounder Kristian Clarke has been added to their squad for the first three T20Is.

What Happened To Michael Bracewell?
Bracewell, along with pacer Adam Milne, is dealing with an injury ahead of the India vs New Zealand series, a crucial T20I assignment for both teams as they prepare for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026 next month. According to the NZC website, New Zealand coach Rob Walter confirmed that Michael Bracewell joined the T20 squad in Nagpur after sustaining a minor left-calf strain while fielding during the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday. Bracewell will undergo treatment and monitoring over the next few days before deciding on his continued participation in the tour.

Meanwhile, Adam Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday. He is currently being assessed to determine the management of the injury. Both Bracewell and Milne are part of New Zealand’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, which begins on February 7. They aim to regain their fitness for the tournament and get some match practice in subcontinent conditions during the latter stages of the five-match series against India.

Kristian Clarke, 24, made a significant impact in his debut ODI series, taking seven wickets, including dismissing Virat Kohli twice, and contributing valuable runs in the lower order. His performances were instrumental in New Zealand’s series victory.

New Zealand squad for T20I series against India:
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi, Kristian Clarke (only for the first three games).