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Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex’s final County Championship match last year.<\/b><\/p>\n

Bracewell returned the positive test on 25 September – the second day of the match against Somerset at Chelmsford.<\/p>\n

He was notified by the Cricket Regulator in November and responded on 8 December, confirming he had used cocaine after the first day of the fixture, into the early hours of the following morning.<\/p>\n

Bracewell, who signed for Essex for the final three Championship matches of the season, opened the bowling on day one, claiming two wickets as Somerset moved to 339-6. He was not required to bat on day two and Essex eventually won the match by seven wickets.<\/p>\n

After being notified of the positive test, Bracewell then retired from cricket on 28 December. The Regulator has still issued him with a two-year ban.<\/p>\n

Part of a famous New Zealand cricketing family \u2013 his uncle John Bracewell played 28 Tests and cousin Michael is a current Black Cap \u2013 Doug played 69 international matches across formats.<\/p>\n

He also previously served a one-month ban for cocaine use in 2024.<\/p>\n

Bracewell has accepted the sanction, while Essex will not face punishment.<\/p>\n

“Essex can confirm that Doug Bracewell failed a routine drugs test in September 2025,” said a club statement.<\/p>\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>\n

“While the club does not condone Bracewell’s behaviour, we are committed to supporting him through rehabilitation in line with our policies and procedures.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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