Vettori Ruled Out of Final Test

Jamaica: New Zealand Cricket today announced that Daniel Vettori has had to withdraw from the second & final Test against the West Indies due to a right abductor strain begins from Thursday.

Vettori suffered the grade one injury on day three of the Test and will now undertake a rehabilitation period that rules him out of final match.

kiwis Physiotherapist, Paul Close, said: "Dan had some discomfort while in the field on day three of the first Test match with assessment confirming an adductor injury. It was managed during the match but further assessment has indicated he will not be fully fit in time for the next Test."

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