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RNZ News
19 hours ago
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- RNZ News
Cricket: Former Black Cap captain Daniel Vettori added to ICC Hall of Fame
Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former Black Cap Daniel Vettori is among seven new inductees added to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame. ICC chair Jay Shah welcomed the new members at a gala event at Abbey Road Studios in London. Vettori played 442 matches for New Zealand - 113 tests, 296 ODIs and 34 T20Is. Since his retirement in 2015, Vettori has coached with national teams like Australia and in several franchise leagues. The other inductees were Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, MS Dhoni, Graeme Smith, Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor. 113 tests - 4531 runs at an average of 30, 362 wickets 295 ODIs - 2253 runs at 17.33, 305 wickets 34 T20Is - 205 runs at 12.81, 38 wickets An outstanding left-arm spin bowler who was a more than handy middle to lower-order batter. Vettori paved out an excellent career, one of just three players to score 4000 runs and take 300 wickets in test cricket. He was also an excellent captain for the Black Caps, taking over from Stephen Fleming and leading the side to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2009. Now an assistant coach with the Australian team, Vettori was in London to receive his Hall of Fame induction in person. "Looking at the past inductees of the ICC Hall of Fame, one can see the outstanding talent and contribution they made to the growth and popularity of the game," Vettori said. "To gain recognition alongside them is simply overwhelming and I can't find words to describe the feeling." Veteran Black Cap Daniel Vettori's glasses have earned him the nickname 'Harry Potter'. Photo: AFP 103 tests - 8625 runs at an average of 50.73 161 ODIs - 6133 runs at 43.80 9 T20Is - 308 runs at 51.33 A powerful opening batter who intimidated the best fast bowlers in the world. With a whopping 30 test centuries and an average greater than 50, Hayden's outstanding numbers in the longest format speak for themselves. The left-hander was just as adept in the 50-over game, smashing three centuries alone at the 2007 edition of the men's Cricket World Cup to finish the tournament as the leading run-scorer. It was the second of two World Cup titles that Hayden helped Australia win, and the burly opener has since turned into a highly respected commentator. 124 tests - 9282 runs at an average of 46.64 181 ODIs - 8113 runs 49.46 44 T20Is - 1277 runs 33.60 A calm and composed top-order batter. Amla's overall record was top class in test cricket and perhaps even more outstanding in the 50-over format as the underrated right-hander scored bulk runs against every opposition and in all conditions. With a superb cover drive and a trademark leg-side flick, Amla was a mode of consistency and a reliable member of a powerful South African side that scaled the heights to become the top-ranked test team during his long and distinguished career. Amla dominated bowling attacks for much of his 15-year international career, becoming the first South African to score a triple century when he hit an unbeaten 311 against England in 2012 when he was at the top of his game. A total of 55 international centuries shows exactly how good Amla was. 90 tests - 4876 runs at an average of 38.08, 294 dismissals 350 ODIs - 10,773 runs at 50.57, 444 dismissals 98 T20Is - 1617 runs at 37.60, 91 dismissals MS Dhoni produced many highlights throughout his lengthy international career. His most memorable came when he produced one of his trademark helicopter shots when hitting the winning runs for India at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, but there was so much more to the inspirational skipper. Dhoni was ahead of his time with the way he kept wickets in all formats, but perhaps excelled most against the white ball, well-renowned for his ability to time a run chase to perfection in the dying overs. The Indian great remains the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments, having led India to success at the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. 117 tests - 9265 runs at an average of 48.25, 8 wickets 197 ODIs - 6989 runs at 37.98, 18 wickets 33 T20Is - 982 runs at 31.67 A superb opening batter and arguably an even better captain. Smith forged a great career as a tough and uncompromising top-order batter and was thrust into the captaincy role he relished at the young age of 22. He excelled in this position in what was a high-class South African side, and hit new heights as a batter while captaining the team. 120 ODIs - 1630 runs at an average of 17.91, 151 wickets 106 T20Is - 802 runs at 14.07, 89 wickets Sana Mir becomes the first Pakistan women to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, following a superb international career. With more than 200 international wickets against the white ball, Mir is renowned for her work on the field and off the field. She was well-known for her strong stance on body shaming, prioritising mental health and helping people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and fulfils a childhood dream by joining the ICC Hall of Fame. 10 tests - 300 runs at an average of 18.75, 20 dismissals 126 ODIs - 4056 runs at 38.26, 138 dismissals 90 T20Is - 2177 runs at 29.02, 74 dismissals One of the most talented female players in recent times, England's star keeper-batter Sarah Taylor joins the ICC Hall of Fame following a 14-year international career. While Taylor was renowned for her sensational glovework behind the stumps and her trademark leg-side stumpings, she was also an extremely capable top-order batter and her record in big games was further indication of this. Taylor played a major role in helping England win the double of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2009, and then stepped up once again at the backend of the 2017 50-over World Cup triumph on home soil by top-scoring for her side in the semi-final victory over South Africa, and then producing an equally important innings of 45 in the title decider with India. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
20 hours ago
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- NZ Herald
Daniel Vettori makes ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Daniel Vettori played 113 tests, 295 ODIs and 34 Twenty20s for New Zealand. New Zealand cricket great Daniel Vettori has become the fourth Kiwi to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The former Black Caps skipper joins fellow greats Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe and Debbie Hockley after being named in the latest list of additions. Vettori was named alongside
Int'l Cricket Council
a day ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Daniel Vettori: The silent giant who left a lasting spin on the game
Legendary left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, joining some of the game's finest names. A career that began as a bespectacled teenager in the late 1990s stretched nearly two decades, Vettori became one of New Zealand's most respected cricketers and a central figure in the team's rise in international cricket. Finishing with more than 700 international wickets and close to 7000 international runs, Vettori's career was defined by adaptability, intelligence, and understated excellence with bat and ball. New Zealand's Spin Maestro | Daniel Vettori | ICC Hall of Fame Vettori remains one of only a handful of left-arm orthodox spinners to achieve sustained success across formats. His 362 Test wickets – the most by any New Zealander barring Sir Richard Hadlee and Tim Southee – came through accuracy, subtle variation, and reading batters rather than turn alone. Making his debut at just 18, Vettori became the youngest man to play Test cricket for New Zealand at the time. Over time, he developed into a complete package, equally effective at holding one end or attacking when needed. Among his most memorable moments was a 12-wicket haul against Australia in Auckland in 2000, in addition adding up 20 five-wicket hauls across his career in the format. He ended with 4,531 Test runs - a rare feat for a frontline bowler - with six centuries and 23 half-centuries as well to his name, further underlining his all-round value. Vettori stands one of only 10 players in Test history with over 3,000 runs and 300 wickets. Daniel Vettori's amazing one-handed catch at World Cup Daniel Vettori makes light work of a tough catch to dismiss Marlon Samuels in New Zealand's CWC15 game against West Indies. Vettori captained New Zealand in 32 Tests, 82 ODIs and 28 T20Is, taking over during a phase of rebuilding and helping nurture a generation that would go on to reach the 2015 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final. His captaincy was marked by calm decision-making and personal consistency. At the 2011 Cricket World Cup, his last as skipper, Vettori led New Zealand to the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual runners up Sri Lanka, playing a key role both with the ball and his tactical nous. In ODIs, Vettori's 305 wickets are the most in the format by a Kiwi bowler, and was a crucial figure in the team's charge to the Cricket World Cup 2015 final, where they lost to eventual champions Australia. Following this, he called time on his international career. His white-ball economy was exemplary, finishing with an ODI economy rate of just 4.12 and a T20I rate of 5.70, both remarkable numbers in the modern era. Daniel Vettori Hat-Trick Effort Daniel Vettori Hat-Trick Effort ICC - Hall of FameDaniel VettoriNews
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Daniel Vettori sees big future for SRH's Harsh Dubey, says he has potential to grow into strong all-rounder
Synopsis Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has lauded young spinner Harsh Dubey, recognising his intelligence and potential as an all-rounder. Dubey, initially unpicked in the IPL auction, made a significant impact in three games, contributing to SRH's victories with his impressive bowling. His domestic performance earned him a spot on the India A team for their upcoming England tour.
Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
IPL 2025: Daniel Vettori backs Mohammed Shami following poor season
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has backed experienced right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami following his disappointing performance in the competition. Shami had a poor IPL season in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league, the right-arm pacer managed to grab only six wickets in nine games, where he has conceded runs at an economy of 11.23. "It is a long time ago that he played T20 cricket, so it always takes a little bit to acclimate back into it. The game has progressed very quickly over those 18 months since the last time he played for GT he was a Purple Cap winner. I just think the challenge is remaining consistent for him," Vettori said. "I think that's where he's at his best when he hits that length and probably just wasn't at that metronomical best that we've seen in the past. And that's partly a long layoff, that's partly the game. "And I know that he worked exceptionally hard and he was desperate to do well, but it just wasn't quite his season. But there's no reason why he can't bounce back because of the quality of the bowler that he is." Meanwhile, Shami stayed away from the on-field action for over a year due to an ankle injury. The right-arm pacer recovered successfully from the ankle surgery in February 2024 but started suffering pain in his right knee, for which he has been seeking treatment. Last year returned to the domestic circuit and featured in the Ranji Trophy for Bengal. With his experience, the fast bowler enjoyed a fruitful outing and returned with seven scalps against Madhya Pradesh last year. Rumour mill suggested his return during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia; however, the series went by, and there were no signs of him. The 34-year-old was assigned to bowl with the new ball for India across formats in 2025. He represented the nation in the title-winning Champions Trophy campaign early this year and ended the campaign as the joint second-highest wicket-taker. But he was overlooked for the high-profile Test series in England next month due to concerns over his ability to last the gruelling format of five-day cricket.
