Nathan Wade Bracken (born September 12, 1977 in Penrith, New South Wales) is a professional Australian cricketer. A tall left-arm fast-medium bowler, Bracken is capable of swinging the ball both ways. He has represented Australia in all forms of the game and remains a regular fixture in the Australian One Day International and Twenty20 International teams. Bracken represents New South Wales in Australian domestic cricket, Eastern Suburbs in Sydney Grade Cricket and also appeared for English County team Gloucestershire in 2004. He is currently ranked as the 4th best bowler in One Day International cricket.