India, Oct. 5 -- New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell is no longer a centrally contracted player. The centrally contracted players are usually expected to put country above everything else, which basically means prioritise international cricket over franchise temptations all over the world. In light of Bracewell being all set to play the Big Bash League in Australia later this year, his central contract has been withdrawn, and in its place, a casual one is made to accommodate the T20 League.

India travel to New Zealand later this month for a full series, starting with five T20Is, and Bracewell will be part of the 20-overs contest. He thanked New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for the casual contract and said he was looking forward to playing...