Doug Bracewell accepts drunk driving charge levelled against him

New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell has accepted the charges levelled against him by the Hastings District Council for a case of drunk and drive. The youngster was facing two charges . One was drunk driving while the other one was careless driving after he was pulled over by the police on March 18. ‘

Bracewell made both his Test and ODI debut for New Zealand in 2011 and has since played 27 Tests and 14 ODI’s for his nation team. While the right-arm fast bowler has bagged 72 wickets in his Test career so far at an unimpressive average, his ODI record isn’t great either.

In 14 ODI’s the pacer has scalped 18 wickets at an average of 32. After the incident Bravewell conceded that he was pretty embarrassed at his behaviour the other day.

“I made a massive mistake by driving that evening and apologise unreservedly for my actions,” Bracewell said on Thursday. “This was no-one’s fault but my own; I take full responsibility, and I’m deeply embarrassed to have let down so many people – be they family, friends, or cricket lovers,” Bracewell was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White said that the board hasn’t decided on any sanction or penalty on the player yet since the judicial proceedings are still going on. Doug was pretty embarrassed with his deeds.

White said that it will be premature to comment on that particular matter but their behaviour should have been better on roads. He also added that Bracewell knows his mistakes and should be careful in the future.

“As such it would it be premature to comment on that particular matter. As an organisation, we’re committed to promoting safe and responsible behaviours on our roads and take a very dim view of drink-driving. Driving responsibly and considerately is a key part of creating safer communities, and, as Doug has said himself, he should have known better,” White was quoted as saying.