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Michael Bracewell Takes Casual Contract to Pursue Big Bash
Michael Bracewell is a New Zealand cricket player who can bat and bowl.
For the 2026-27 season, he will have a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket instead of a central contract.
This gives him a chance to play in Australia's Big Bash League.
He says he still wants to play for New Zealand.
He is expected to join the Black Caps for their limited-overs series against India, which begins this month.
Other New Zealand players have also chosen casual contracts so they can play in T20 leagues.
Nick Kelly will take Bracewell's place on the central contract list.
Michael Bracewell will move to a casual New Zealand Cricket contract for the 2026-27 season.
The change will let the New Zealand all-rounder pursue an opportunity in Australia's Big Bash League.
Bracewell said he remains committed to the Black Caps and will be available for national duty.
He is set to feature in the limited-overs series against India beginning this month.
Batter Nick Kelly will replace Bracewell on New Zealand Cricket's central contract list.
- Who
- New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell; batter Nick Kelly will replace him on the central contract list.
- What
- Bracewell will move to a casual New Zealand Cricket contract while pursuing an opportunity in Australia's Big Bash League.
- Where
- New Zealand and Australia's Big Bash League.
- When
- The contract change is for the 2026-27 season; the limited-overs series against India begins this month.
- Why
- The casual contract allows Bracewell to pursue the Big Bash League opportunity while remaining available for New Zealand national duty.
League opportunity
National commitment
Bracewell's contract choice
League opportunity
A casual contract gives Bracewell the opportunity to pursue a lucrative Big Bash League place and other high-paying T20 league opportunities.
National commitment
Bracewell said he remains committed to the Black Caps and available for national duty, including the India tour and future white-ball series.
Key facts
- Contract period
- 2026-27 season
- National team
- New Zealand Black Caps
- League opportunity
- Australia's Big Bash League
- Upcoming series
- Limited-overs series against India, beginning this month
- International appearances
- Bracewell has played 105 times for New Zealand across all three formats
- Central contract replacement
- Batter Nick Kelly
- Other players with casual contracts
- Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert
Quotes
Michael Bracewell
New Zealand all-rounder speaking about his casual contract and national commitments.
“As a white-ball only player, this felt like too good of an opportunity to pass up. I'm still very much committed to the Black Caps and can't wait to be involved in the upcoming India tour and future white-ball series.”
rediff.com
Sources
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