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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

N. Zealand skipper Vettori in W. Cup injury scare

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori harmed his right knee whilst attempting a locate in his team’s World Cup Group A win opposite Pakistan during Pallekele track upon Mar 8. New Zealand won by 110 runs.
©AFP – Dibyangshu Sarkar

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AFP) – New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori harmed his right knee whilst attempting a locate in his team’s World Cup Group A win opposite Pakistan during Pallekele track upon Tuesday.

The 32-year-old landed awkwardly as he attempted to locate Kamran Akmal during mid-on after New Zealand set Pakistan a huge 303-run target. He was helped to a sauce room by group officials.

“Dan harm his right knee whilst attempting a catch. He is now receiving ice diagnosis as well as was being assessed,” group media physical education instructor Ellery Tappin said.

Vettori has a story of behind as well as knee injuries in a career travelling some-more than fourteen years.

New Zealand done 302-7 after winning a toss, with Ross Taylor attack a career-best 131 not out.

Pakistan were afterwards discharged for 192, handing a Black Caps a 110-run win.

“We’ll see how Danny is over a subsequent couple of days,” pronounced Taylor, a vice-captain after a match.

“Hopefully it’s only a bit of jarring. He’s pass to a group as well as you need him for a rest of a tournament.”

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