Daniel Vettori will miss India series due to injury

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori makes fielding changes against Sri Lanka

Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand vs India series scheduled to start on 19th January.

This comes as a blow to the left arm spinner, who has been recuperating from a back problem for some time now. The former skipper also missed the on-going series against the West Indies with the same complaint.

In a statement, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson confirmed the same.

“Daniel Vettori won’t be considered for the India series and his international cricket career remains under an injury-darkened cloud,” he said.

Hesson went on to say that, he and the recently announced Royal Challengers head coach, Daniel Vettori will take a decision on the player’s future once he returns from Australia.

“I’ve spoken to Dan and he wants to come back from Australia and see how his body is, then have a good catch up with Brendon and I and chat about his future,” Hesson said.

The 35-year old is currently on duty with Brisbane in the Big Bash in Australia.

The Black Cats will announce their squad for the India series on Wednesday, which will have 5 ODIs and 2 Tests.