Fleming expected to recover for next game

New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming has been cleared of a broken arm and is expected to be fit to lead his team in a tri-series match against South Africa on Saturday.

Fleming was ruled out of today's day-night match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground after he was struck on the forearm during the warm-up.

New Zealand manager Jeff Crowe said Fleming was taken to hospital for X-rays which revealed no fracture but deep bruising.