Daniel Vettori

New Zealand cricketer and coach

Daniel Vettori - New Zealand cricketer and coach
Born

January 27th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Played international cricket for New Zealand from 1997 to 2015 as a left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. Served as captain of the national team and contributed to several significant Test and One Day International victories. Transitioned into coaching, taking roles with various teams following retirement from playing. Achieved recognition for both playing and coaching contributions to the sport.

Captained New Zealand in ODI and Test formats

Took over 400 wickets in international ODIs

Led New Zealand to the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

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