Mumbai, Feb. 3 -- New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has provided a crucial injury update on their veteran all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who missed the five-match away T20I series against India due to a calf injury.

Bracewell suffered a calf injury during the third and final ODI against India, which the visitors won and clinched the three-match series 2-1, before losing the T20I series 4-1 against the Men in Blue.

New Zealand's head coach said Bracewell is making "good progress" and could recover in time for the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

If Bracewell recovers on time, the all-rounder will have a chance to prove his match fitness in New Zealand's warm-up fixture against...