Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is to take an indefinite break from the shorter forms of cricket in an attempt to extend his Test career. The 32-year-old all rounder, the most effective bowler in One-day cricket according to the ICC rankings, said he was still hoping to play in the next World Cup for his country.
The left-arm spinner has taken more than 345 wickets and scored 4,167 runs in Test cricket and represented his country in 105 Tests since making his debut as an 18-year-old in 1997 - the youngest man to represent New Zealand. "My reason for taking a break from the shorter forms of the game is primarily so that I can preserve my body and continue to represent the Blackcaps in Test cricket," Vettori, who has taken 282 wickets and scored 2105 runs in 50 overs cricket, said in a news release.