Dan the man to lead Test future

Daniel Vettori has emerged from a systems shake-up a more powerful figure in New Zealand cricket since, and possibly including, Stephen Fleming, writes Dylan Cleaver in the New Zealand Herald. As he has given himself until 2011 before handing over captaincy, most likely to Brendon McCullum, Vettori will be working quickly to establish a blueprint for success at Test level.

The one area where Vettori would no doubt like more influence is in selection. This has previously been seen as a big no-no because of fears it can lead to factionalism within the side and perceptions of favouritism can create problems in the dressing room.