Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play
Summary
Doug Bracewell, a former New Zealand cricket player, admitted using cocaine after the first day of a County Championship match for Essex last year. He tested positive for the drug, received a two-year ban, and retired from cricket in December.Key Facts
- Bracewell tested positive for cocaine after playing in a match on 25 September 2025.
- The positive test was from the second day of the match against Somerset at Chelmsford.
- Bracewell admitted he used cocaine late after the first day's play.
- He retired from cricket on 28 December 2025 after being notified of the ban.
- The Cricket Regulator issued Bracewell a two-year ban for cocaine use.
- Bracewell had a previous one-month ban in 2024 for cocaine use.
- Essex cricket club supports the ban but will not be punished.
- Essex said it will help Bracewell with rehabilitation following their policies.
- Bracewell comes from a well-known New Zealand cricket family, with relatives who have played internationally.
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