New Zealand Cricket has reminded fast bowler Doug Bracewell of his obligations and responsibilities as a NZC contracted player on the eve of the opening Test in Dunedin.
Bracewell is in doubt for the first Test starting tomorrow after an unfortunate accident where he cut his right foot on some glass while cleaning up at his Napier home on Saturday morning.
New Zealand manager Mike Sandle says he sat down with Bracewell yesterday afternoon and clearly expressed his disappointment that he has put himself in doubt for the Test in Dunedin and that concerns about events at his home in recent weeks have brought unwelcome attention to the team just days out from a Test.
"We've told Doug that he needs to take responsibility for what happens around him and that he needs to do all he can to ensure his preparation for international cricket is not compromised," says Sandle.
"Doug is very sorry for any inconvenience he has caused his team-mates and members of the public, and he has apologised to his neighbour in Napier."
Sandle has worked closely with New Zealand Cricket Players' Association chief executive Heath Mills on the matter. Mills says his organisation recognises the risks for young players.
"We want to ensure that incidents like this are not repeated and that we provide ongoing support for young players to ensure they are meeting all their obligations and responsibilities."
Ian Butler will train with the side today as cover for Bracewell.
Bracewell is in doubt for the first Test starting tomorrow after an unfortunate accident where he cut his right foot on some glass while cleaning up at his Napier home on Saturday morning.
New Zealand manager Mike Sandle says he sat down with Bracewell yesterday afternoon and clearly expressed his disappointment that he has put himself in doubt for the Test in Dunedin and that concerns about events at his home in recent weeks have brought unwelcome attention to the team just days out from a Test.
"We've told Doug that he needs to take responsibility for what happens around him and that he needs to do all he can to ensure his preparation for international cricket is not compromised," says Sandle.
"Doug is very sorry for any inconvenience he has caused his team-mates and members of the public, and he has apologised to his neighbour in Napier."
Sandle has worked closely with New Zealand Cricket Players' Association chief executive Heath Mills on the matter. Mills says his organisation recognises the risks for young players.
"We want to ensure that incidents like this are not repeated and that we provide ongoing support for young players to ensure they are meeting all their obligations and responsibilities."
Ian Butler will train with the side today as cover for Bracewell.
