{ "id": "194231", "author": "26", "cnmid": "", "title": "Former New Zealand Cricketer Bracewell Given 2 Year Ban For Cocaine Use", "lang": "en", "series": "664", "cup_year": "2026", "article_type": "General", "excerpt": "Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year. Bracewell's p", "subtype": null, "editor1": "

Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Bracewell's positive test came on September 25, 2025 while he was playing for Essex against Somerset at Chelmsford.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The 35-year-old admitted using cocaine after the first day of the fixture and in the early hours of the morning prior to the second day's play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

After being notified of the positive test, Bracewell retired from cricket on December 28.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Despite his retirement, Bracewell, who had signed for Essex for the final three Championship matches of last season, was still issued with the two-year ban by the Cricket Regulator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He previously served a one-month ban in 2024 after testing positive for cocaine during New Zealand's 'Super Smash' Twenty20 event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The two-year suspension is backdated to November 24, 2025, the date of his provisional ban, and will run until November 23, 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Bracewell, who played in 69 matches for New Zealand across all formats, has accepted the ban and Essex will not face punishment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Essex can confirm that Doug Bracewell failed a routine drugs test in September 2025," the club said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"The club supports the Cricket Regulator's decision to impose a period of ineligibility of two years. All employees are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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"While the club does not condone Bracewell's behaviour, we are committed to supporting him through rehabilitation in line with our policies and procedures."
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