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25/04/2026Résumé IA

Former New Zealand Cricketer Doug Bracewell Banned for Two Years After Cocaine Test

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during a County Championship match for Essex against Somerset on September 25, 2025. The 35-year-old, who admitted to using cocaine after the first day and again before play on the second day, retired from cricket on December 28 but will remain banned until November 23, 2027. This is his second drug-related offense, having previously served a one-month suspension in 2024 during New Zealand's Super Smash competition.

County Championship: Essex batters dominate at The Oval as Root makes Yorkshire debut

County Championship cricket round-up sees Essex reach 325-6 at The Oval with Paul Walter's 101 and Dean Elgar's 92 against Surrey. Joe Root made his Yorkshire debut at Headingley while Josh Tongue took five wickets for Nottinghamshire against Warwickshire. Ed Barnard scored an unbeaten 134 for Warwickshire, Marcus Harris hit a century for Lancashire, and Miles Hammond made 140 not out for Gloucestershire. Anuj Dal was stretchered off injured at Derby.

Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.

BBC Sport

Joe Root returns for Yorkshire as County Championship action continues

Sport

24/04/2026Résumé IA

Joe Root returns for Yorkshire as County Championship action continues

Joe Root returns to the Yorkshire lineup as the County Championship enters a full round of eight matches. Teams look to improve early-season form amidst chilly conditions and high-stakes performances.

Guardian Sport

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