Jacques, who was bought by the franchise for ₹3.2 crore, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. He sustained the injury during the second ODI against Bangladesh while fielding, suffering a muscle injury.
Michael Bracewell made his T20I debut for New Zealand in 2022. In 16 T20 International matches, he has scored 113 runs and taken 21 wickets.
Michael Bracewell remained unsold at the December mini-auction. His base price was one crore rupees. The New Zealand all-rounder has never previously played in the IPL.
Michael Bracewell has joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad, replacing Till Wil Jacks at a base price of one crore rupees.