# Cricket: Former New Zealand and Essex allrounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year. Bracewell’s positive test came on September 25, 2025 while he was playing for Essex against Somerset at Chelmsford. After being notified of the positive test, Bracewell retired from cricket on December 28. Bracewell, who played in 69 matches for New Zealand across all formats, has accepted the ban and Essex will not face punishment.
Cricket: Former NZ cricketer Bracewell given two-year ban for cocaine use