The BlackCaps have been dealt another blow while on tour in the West Indies with Daniel Vettori ruled out of the second test due to a right adductor strain.
Vettori suffered the grade one injury on day three of the Test and will now undertake a rehabilitation period that rules him out of final match.
BlacCaps’ Physiotherapist, Paul Close, says: “Dan had some discomfort while in the field on day three of the first Test match with assessment confirming an adductor injury.
"It was managed during the match but further assessment has indicated he will not be fully fit in time for the next Test.
"Dan will return to New Zealand where here will be monitored closely and undergo a period of rehabilitation.
"He will require a rest from bowling and his return date will be determined by how well he responds to the treatment."
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