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Vettori cautious of a 'hurting' Australia

Daniel Vettori believes New Zealand will be worse off for Australia's 2-0 loss in India when the two teams meet in the first Test at the Gabba next Thursday. Vettori, the New Zealand captain, said Australia were always a major challenge at home and coming off the defeat in India they would be even more desperate to reassert their authority.

Vettori plays down Australia's struggles

Daniel Vettori still believes beating Australia is "the toughest ask in world cricket" despite the struggles that Ricky Ponting's men have been experiencing in India. New Zealand head to Australia next week to begin preparations for their two-Test tour with a warm-up game against New South Wales in Sydney starting next Thursday.

Vettori's captain's knock seals victory

DANIEL Vettori completed a fine all-round display to lead New Zealand to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Chittagong yesterday, the captain setting up the win with two fifties and a nine-wicket haul.

Vettori frustrated by team's batting display

Daniel Vettori: "I think the most important thing a captain can do is lead with performance and so far I have been able to do that"

Vettori takes centre stage in B'desh-NZ test

Daniel Vettori faces a double challenge, both as skipper and spin bowler, as New Zealand come back from a long break to take on Bangladesh in the first of two tests in Chittagong from Friday.

BLACKCAPS skipper Daniel Vettori grabbed three wickets in an over to give his side a real chance of pushing for victory in the rain-shortened second test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Vettori produced his heroics after the BLACKCAPS had declared on 262-6 after being asked to bat in a match which saw the first three days washed out at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Vettori stands up for Ponting

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said his Aussie counterpart Ricky Ponting would never put his own interests ahead.

Vettori wary of Aussies

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori fears his inexperienced squad could be made to bear the brunt of Australia's frustrations following their recent series loss to India.

Vettori seeks lift in toughest arenas

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is hopeful the forthcoming two-Test series with Australia will continue the side's development in the Test arena.

Vettori turns focus

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said his team will face tougher tests against Australia on next month’s tour Down Under after beating Bangladesh 1-0 in the two-Test series.

Vettori turns his focus to the Aussies

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said his team will face tougher tests against Australia on next month's tour Down Under after beating Bangladesh 1-0 in the two-Test series.

Vettori strikes put Deshis under pressure

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori took three Bangladesh wickets in one over as the hosts slumped to 13 for three at the close of the fourth day of the rain-affected second test in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Vettori's triple strike leaves Bangladesh reeling

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori once again tormented Bangladesh with three wickets in one over to inject life into the rain-hit second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Vettori's triple strike leaves Bangladesh cricketers reeling

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori once again tormented Bangladesh with three wickets in one over to inject life into the rain-hit second Test here Tuesday. Skip related content

Vettori leads by example in NZ victory

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Daniel Vettori completed a fine all-round display to lead New Zealand to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Tuesday, the captain setting up the win with two fifties and a nine-wicket haul.

Vettori spares blushes

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori dashed Bangladesh's hopes of a first major Test win on Tuesday with a fighting half-century as the tourists reeled in a mammoth target for victory in the first match.

Vettori dashes Bangladeshi hopes

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori dashed Bangladesh's hopes of a first major Test win on Tuesday with a fighting half-century as the tourists reeled in a massive target for victory in the first match.

Vettori routs Bangladesh

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori took five wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 245 in their first innings of the opening Test on Saturday.

Vettori back to lower order

Man of the moment Daniel Vettori has brushed away the prospect of remaining at No 4 to break up the flash Harrys at the top of New Zealand's batting order.

Vettori's triple strike leaves Bangladesh cricketers reeling

DHAKA (AFP) - New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori once again tormented Bangladesh with three wickets in one over to inject life into the rain-hit second Test here Tuesday.

Vettori puts Bangladesh in a spin

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori took five wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 245 all out in their first innings on the second day of the first test on Saturday.

Vettori Backing For Ponting

Besieged Australia captain Ricky Ponting has received support from an unlikely ally with New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori insisting his long-time rival would never put his own interests ahead of the team cause.

Cricket: Vettori turns focus to Australia

Daniel Vettori says Australia are still the No 1 side in world despite their indifferent form in India. Photo / AP

Daniel Vettori leads New Zealand to victory

Daniel Vettori hit two fifties and took nine wickets as he led New Zealand to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh.

Cricket: Vettori demands improvement for second test

Daniel Vettori says New Zealand's record chase would boost confidence for the second test. Photo / AP

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