Ex-New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell banned for 2 years for using cocaine during county match

Former New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell has been banned for two years for using cocaine during a county match in 2025. He had used cocaine hours before Day 2 of his team Essex's match against Somerset. This comes months after he retired from all forms of cricket. He had also previously served a one-month ban for cocaine use in 2024.