Michael Bracewell is set to miss the 2023 World Cup due to a ruptured Achilles.

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell will miss the one-day 2023 World Cup in India after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. The 32-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder is expected to need six to eight months to recover. First Kane Williamson and now Bracewell, two huge blows to New Zealand before the prestigious tournament.

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Bracewell sustained the injury while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast. He will undergo surgery in Britain on Thursday. "Firstly, you always feel for the player when injury strikes and especially when it means they will have to miss a world event," New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said in a statement.

"Michael's naturally pretty disappointed, but also pragmatic in acknowledging that injuries are a part of the sport and he's now turning his focus to his rehabilitation," he added.

India are hosting the 2023 World Cup in October and November, with dates to be confirmed. New Zealand were runners-up to hosts England at the last 50-over World Cup in 2019.