By CricketCountry Staff
Doug Bracewell, who took three important Australian wicket to help New Zealand square the two match Test series with a win in the final Test on Monday, kept his family name flying high.
Published: Dec 12, 2011, 04:48 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 12, 2011, 04:48 PM (IST)
Doug Bracewell finished with figures of six for 40 to hand New Zealand its first win on Australian soil since 1985 © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Hobart: Dec 12, 2011
Doug Bracewell, who took three important Australian wicket to help New Zealand square the two match Test series with a win in the final Test on Monday, kept his family name flying high.
Bracewell finished with figures of six for 40 to hand New Zealand its first win on Australian soil since 1985.
His uncle, John Bracewell, was involved in New Zealand’s previous Test win in Australia in 1985. His father, Brendon, also played six tests for New Zealand.
The 21-year-old paceman swung the old ball to tear apart the Australian innings.
“What a game. Pretty proud at the moment. To grab another five-for, it’s very rewarding,” said Bracewell talking to AP.
“Really chuffed. We’re going to celebrate really hard.” he added.
Skipper Ross Taylor praised Bracewell and said he could notice signs of a player who can become one of the great allrounders.
“Dougie, you can’t speak more of,” Taylor said. “He bowled poorly for his standards in Brisbane. To come in and get 6-40 in your first series against Australia, I’m sure it’ll be one of the great spells in New Zealand cricket history.”
“He’s a special talent,” Taylor said. “Still a young lad. Still pretty raw. He hasn’t showed what he can do with the bat yet, but he’s going to be a good all-rounder.”
