`Exhausted` Vettori faces `black cloud` over Test future after Leeds Test pull out

Last Updated: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 14:34

According to the New Zealand media, master spinner Daniel Vettori has a black cloud hovering over his Test-playing future after he pulled out of the second test against England at Leeds, fearing that his body cannot cope with the strenuous exertion in the five days that will follow.

It`s going to be tough game against Punjab: Vettori

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 22:16

Sitting pretty at the second position in the points table, Royal Challengers Bangalore are not facing an intimidating rival but they are not taking Kings XI Punjab lightly either in tomorrow`s IPL match.

Performance against MI to decide our course of action: Vettori

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 14:55

Royal Challengers Bangalore`s Daniel Vettori on Wednesday said their opening match against Mumbai Indian`s will give them a chance to assess where the team stands.

Gayle, Dilshan have a go under lights in RCB`s net session

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 23:54

Explosive Jamaican Chris Gayle and Sri Lankan dasher Tillekratne Dilshan today batted under lights for half an hour at the Royal Challengers Bangalore`s net practice ahead of their encounter with Mumbai Indians on April 4 at Chinnaswamy Stadium here.

Vettori eager to return to action after six month injury run

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 11:13

Former Kiwis’ skipper Daniel Vettori is close to returning to action for the first time in six months after succumbing to a long-term nagging Achilles tendon injury.

Vettori and Patel apologise for drinking night

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 09:32

New Zealand`s ex-captain Daniel Vettori and spinner Jetan Patel issued an apology on March 07 after it was revealed that Patel`s inability to take the field against England in a warm-up Test match last was attributed to an injury suffered due to a night of heavy drinking by the Kiwi duo.

Daniel Vettori says niggling Achilles heel injury demoralising

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 16:58

New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori has said that the ongoing tendinitis in his left Achilles has been "demoralising".

New Zealand head to Sri Lanka without Vettori

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 10:31

Former New Zealand captain and left arm spinner Daniel Vettori will miss the upcoming tour to Sri Lanka due to a strain injury. Todd Astle would replace him in the 15-member Test squad.

Virat Kohli named ICC ODI cricketer of the year as Kumara Sangakkara grabs three awards

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 08:55

India`s Virat Kohli was on Saturday rewarded for his dream run in the last 12 months as he was named the ODI Cricketer of the Year, while Kumar Sangakkara walked away with three honours, including the Cricketer of the Year, in the ICC annual awards function here.

New Zealand sneak through by 1 run in 2nd T20I against India

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 14:50

New Zealand triumphed over the fancied Indians by just 1 run. Set a target of 168, India managed 166. James Franklin bowled the final over conceding 11 runs, as India needed 13.

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: As it happened...

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 08:27

New Zealand win the second T20I by 1 run against India at Chennai. India needed 13 runs to win but managed only 11 runs.

Inclusion of Vettori, Oram will help us in T20s: Taylor

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 17:42

New Zealand hope to get back on winning track when they take on India in the first T20 International here tomorrow as it will boost the morale of the side ahead of the World T20 in Sri Lanka starting from September 18.