Injured Vettori out for a month

Updated December 10, 2011 11:14:20

All-rounder Daniel Vettori will be out for up to a month with a hamstring injury, New Zealand Cricket has confirmed.

Scans confirmed Vettori's injury, which he aggravated before the start of Friday's play in the second Hobart Test against Australia giving left-arm seamer Trent Boult the opportunity to make his Test debut.

"Dan sustained a recurrence of his left hamstring injury that's been problematic for him over the last few years," Black Caps team physiotherapist Paul Close said in a statement.

"We expect him to be rehabbing the injury and back to full fitness within three to four weeks.

"We are confident he will be back to play some cricket at some stage in the New Year."

Vettori, 32, has scored 4,351 runs at 30.64 and taken 355 wickets at 33.67 in 107 Tests.

AFP

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First posted December 10, 2011 11:14:20

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Taylor takes NZ reins from Vettori

Posted June 21, 2011 14:07:00

Batsman Ross Taylor has been appointed New Zealand cricket captain as replacement for Daniel Vettori, who stepped down in March after the World Cup.

Taylor served as vice-captain under Vettori and his appointment was widely expected, with wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum seen as his main rival for the skipper's position.

The 27-year-old said he was humbled by the appointment and believed New Zealand had the talent to be a force in world cricket.

"I've learnt a great deal about leadership having played under Dan Vettori and feel ready to take on what is one of the highest honours in New Zealand sport," he said.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge and appreciate the level of responsibility that comes with captaining your country."

Taylor has played 30 Tests with an average of 41.12 and 107 one-day internationals, averaging 36.8.

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