Daniel Vettori in doubt for Sri Lanka tour – Cricket News Update
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“I think it will be a little bit of a break,” Vettori said. “I don't think I'll make the Sri Lanka tour. It's a bit of a chronic injury that flared up during the tournament [World T20]. I'm seeing the specialist tomorrow. I'll have more of an idea about
it then.”
The 33-year-old had to sit out New Zealand’s Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 earlier this year owing to a groin strain, and the latest injury to strike was a recurrence of his chronic Achilles problem prior to the Black Caps’ final Super Eights match against the
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 2012, in Sri Lanka. The soreness in his left ankle forced the left-armer to pull out of the match last minute.
The left-arm spinner has been mediocre during the T20 World Cup, having claimed 2 wickets in four matches. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747), before going
on to suffer 4 consecutive defeats (two of which were decided via a one-over eliminator) and crashing out of the tournament. The Kiwis’ next assignment is the tour of Sri Lanka, but the absence of Vettori could severely dent their chances on the Sri Lanka
pitches.
The final call on Vettori’s availability for the tour of Sri Lanka, however, will be made after his appointment with the specialist on Friday. The Kiwis are due to play an only T20I, a series of 5 ODIs and 2 Tests against Sri Lanka, from October 30 to November
29. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his participation in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 later this year in December.
Commenting on his plans to play the 2015 World Cup for New Zealand, Vettori claimed he would need to reassess the situation in light of his recent injuries.
“I think when injuries come and start to plague you, you have to reassess your goals,” he said.
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