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    Off-spinning all-rounder Michael Bracewell is out of cricket's T20 World Cup after re-injuring his left calf during warm-ups on Sunday

    Off-spinning all-rounder Michael Bracewell is out of cricket's T20 World Cup after re-injuring his left calf during warm-ups on Sunday


    Scans suggest the issue will require three weeks' recovery.

    Cole McConchie will join the squad as a travelling reserve alongside pace bowler Ben Sears.

    New Zealand have two wins from two against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates with further pool matches to come against South Africa and Canada.

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