Daniel Vettori is probably the most underrated captain as well as player in the world of International Cricket today.If one really wants to see a player evolve as a Bowler, Batsman and Captain one does not have to look beyond the current New Zealand Cricket Captain.
Daniel Vettori started his international career in his late teens (I believe he started at 19) as a quality left arm spinner with talent. Today he is undoubtedly the finest left arm spinner in the world and has enough wickets to show in his records.
But, what is even more great is that he has become a quality International batsman too. Having started his career at 8 or 9 in the batting order, he now bats for NZ at 6 and makes hundreds. Today he got his 5th Test Century in trying circumstances having walked in when his team was around 55 for 5.
He should on that basis be qualifying as a leading All Rounder in international Cricket and will walk into the Indian Cricket Team ahead of Bajji and others.
The most impressive part of his development is his Captaincy and leader ship skills. One can scream from the top of the hills about leading by example or leading from the front. There is no one in world cricket who does that more or better. He has kept a group of ordinary cricketers together and made them into a truly respected team which alone speaks volumes.
Thank you Vettori and we salute you.
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