As Captain, Coach, Selector and Official Spokesmen. Daniel Vettori has a lot on his shoulders. Surely the workload and responsibility are too much for just one man? It would appear not.
Since officially taking over, Vettori has led the Black Caps to an ODI Series win against a good Pakistan side in Dubai, and has also won the first test against Pakistan.
As well as his constant threat with the ball, Vettori scored a crucial 99 runs in the first innings to set the victory up. His captaincy was brilliant, fighting back from the brink of defeat.
We can assume the problems with former coach Andy Moles began long before he left and all reports suggested Vettori had been doing much of the coaching well before it was made official.
It’s probably only fair that Vettori be given credit for the Black Caps reaching the Champions Trophy final, as Moles departed immediately after.
I doubt many players past or present could pull off such a balancing act, but those of us who have followed Vettori’s career are well aware that he is not only a talented athlete, but a gifted tactician and true scholar of the game.
Of course, we do need a coach. But I see no hurry. Better to find someone good than quickly.
In the meantime, Vettori seems to have everything well in hand, so take your time and choose wisely New Zealand Cricket.
Build your own fantasy cricket team and put it to the test with Draftstars daily fantasy competitions. Pick your match, pick your team and watch the points roll in to take out cash prizes on each match. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit.
New Test, same result, same problems for Australia as they finish their tour of New Zealand with a fifth win from five matches. Christchurch,…
At the beginning of this second Test between New Zealand and Australia, the Australians formed a guard of honour for Marais Erasmus standing in…
With his place as Australian wicketkeeper suddenly in jeopardy after a poor run of scores with the bat, Alex Carey's brilliant unbeaten 98 to…
It was 50 years ago that New Zealand recorded their first Test Cricket win over Australia.
A five-wicket haul from Josh Hazlewood helped Australia run through New Zealand on the first day in Christchurch, but familiar batting woes have prevented…
New Zealand have tapped uncapped quick Ben Sears for the second Test against Australia, ending hopes of a farewell outing for retired Black Caps…
