The former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, as per an ICC statement.
The 35-year-old has played 28 tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023. He claimed 74 test wickets in 28 tests, 26 wickets in 21 ODIs and 20 wickets in many T20Is for the Blackcaps.
Meanwhile, he scored 568, 221 and 126 in tests, ODIs and T20Is, respectively. Doug Bracewell’s last appearance came in a test game against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his career with domestic side Central Districts in New Zealand.
New Zealand Cricket’s official handle announced Doug Bracewell’s retirement news, and credited him pivotal role in New Zealand’s memorable test victory over Australia in Hobart in 2011.
“Allrounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket. Bracewell played 28 tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is for New Zealand, taking 120 wickets and scoring 915 runs.”
“He played in New Zealand’s last test victory over Australia, in Hobart in 2011, claiming the career best test figures of 6/40 in the second innings to help secure a famous 7-run win. Congratulations on a brilliant career, Doug,” read the X post.
News | ALL-ROUNDER Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all cricket. Bracewell played 28 Tests, 21 ODIs and 20 T20Is for New Zealand, taking 120 wickets and scoring 915 runs. He played a key role in New Zealand’s last Test victory over Australia, in Hobart in 2011,… pic.twitter.com/rdLjGeBQzL
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 28, 2025
Michael Bracewell has expressed pride in his cricketing career and said he is grateful for the opportunities he has had throughout it while playing for New Zealand and his domestic team, Central Districts.
Speaking on his announcement, “It’s been a proud part of my life, and something I aspired to as a young cricketer,” Doug Bracewell said in a Central Districts statement.
“I will always be grateful for the opportunities I have had through cricket, and the chance to play for my country, as well as for Central Districts, throughout my domestic career. It’s a privilege to play first-class and international cricket, and I’m grateful to have played and enjoyed the game for as long as I have.”
At the domestic level, he had an impressive career with Central Districts. His retirement comes with a milestone of scoring over 4,000 runs and taking more than 400 wickets in New Zealand FC cricket.
In 137 first-class matches, Bracewell picked 437 wickets at 31.08 and scored 4,505 runs, including three centuries.
Meanwhile, the 35-year-old Doug Bracewell has featured in franchise leagues across the globe, representing Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2012, the Joburg Super Kings in SA20 2024, and the Central Stags in Global Super League earlier this year.
