Black Caps vs Sri Lanka

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Veteran quick Doug Bracewell called up to Black Caps squad for ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The veteran quick is in contention for a test return in Wellington seven years after his last appearance for NZ in whites.

He has played 27 tests – with 72 wickets at 38.83, and 568 runs at 13.85 – with the last of those coming back in August 2016 against South Africa at Centurion. * He last featured for the Black Caps in April last year in the ODI series against the Netherlands. [Neil Wagner forced off with leg injury as Black Caps fightback against Sri Lanka](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/131468907/neil-wagner-forced-off-with-leg-injury-as-black-caps-fightback-against-sri-lanka?rm=a) [Daryl Mitchell hauls Black Caps back into test against Sri Lanka with gritty century](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/131468914/daryl-mitchell-hauls-black-caps-back-into-test-against-sri-lanka-with-gritty-century?rm=a) The Black Caps on Sunday announced the veteran quick bowler would join the squad when it assembles in Wellington on Tuesday for the second and final test of

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Doug Bracewell called into Black Caps squad for second Test (1 News)

Bracewell has 27 Test caps for New Zealand but hasn't played in the white clothing for the national side since 2016.

Bracewell would’ve been named as an injury replacement in the Test squad during the England Test series but was ruled out with a minor groin strain. He will return to the Test squad after the Plunket Shield game finishes. The 32-year-old fast bowler has been in terrific form in the Plunket Shield this season, snaring 23 wickets at an average of just 20.

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