Black Caps call in McConchie for Bracewell

Michael Bracewell is out of the ICC T20 World Cup with an injury PHOTO: ICC

The Black Caps have been forced to make a change to their squad during their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have approved Cole McConchie as a travelling reserve in Michael Bracewell's in the New Zealand squad.

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Canterbury Kings captain McConchie last played for New Zealand in April 2024 and joins the squad off the back of a successful domestic T20 campaign as the Kings leading wicket taker with 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.71.

All-rounder Bracewell picked up an injury while carrying out support duties during match against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8.

New Zealand began their T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. The Kiwis followed it up with another impressive win over the UAE.

Their next game is against South Africa on Sunday.