Online Reporter
Brandon Moyo,Zimpapers Sports Hub
NEW Zealand have made one change to their squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club with batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell set to replace the injured Glenn Philips.
Bracewell was not considered in the original squad due to his commitments with The Hundred overlapping with the two-Test series in Bulawayo. The first Test gets underway on Wednesday.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said Bracewell is a strong replacement for Phillips.
“Glenn’s injury provided a gap in the Test squad and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement. Michael’s experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team.
“Given he’s here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first Test, we are using the opportunity to include him in the squad. We will get through the first Test and then make a decision whether we will replace him for the second Test,” said Walters.
Bracewell will depart Zimbabwe after the conclusion of the first Test and join the Southern Brave ahead of their first game in The Hundred.
