Michael Bracewell Doubtful for India T20I Series; Kristian Clarke Added to New Zealand Squad

New Zealand's all-rounder Michael Bracewell is doubtful for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India due to a minor left-calf strain sustained during the recent ODI series. Coach Rob Walter confirmed Bracewell will travel with the team but his participation depends on recovery. Meanwhile, young pacer Kristian Clarke, who impressed in the ODI series with seven wickets, has been added to the T20 squad for the first three matches to bolster pace options amid injuries to Bracewell and Adam Milne. Both injured players aim to regain fitness ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting February 7 in India.