New Zealand dealt Bracewell blow

Kiwi fast-bowler out for two months following knee injury

WELLINGTON: New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell will be sidelined from international cricket for up to two months after suffering a serious knee injury during a domestic T20 match.

The 26-year-old tore his anterior cruciate ligament when fielding for Central Districts Stags against the Northern Knights over the weekend, local media reported.



The injury rules Bracewell out of New Zealand's home Test and limited overs series against Bangladesh later this month.

The Kiwi international could also miss the three-match ODI series against Australia starting from January 30.

Bracewell, who was overlooked by selectors for the recently concluded Test series against Pakistan, last played for the Black Caps in an ODI series against India in October.