New Zealand’s preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup have suffered a setback with fast bowler Adam Milne and all-rounder Michael Bracewell sustaining injuries ahead of the global showpiece taking place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 and is being assessed, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.

Bracewell suffered a left calf strain while fielding in the third and final one-day international against India in Indore.

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