Vettori out of both Twenty20 games

Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of both Twenty20 internationals against England after he failed to recover from an ankle injury. Brendon McCullum will captain the side in both games, in Auckland on Tuesday and in Christchurch on Thursday.

Vettori suffered the problem while training with Northern Districts on Friday. Jeetan Patel, the offspinner who was placed on standby while Vettori was being assessed, has now officially been called into the squad.

New Zealand's captain has nearly a week to prove his fitness ahead of the first ODI against England, in Wellington on Saturday. His absence from the attack is a big blow to a side that has already lost its most lethal weapon with Shane Bond's decision to sign with the Indian Cricket League.

The two Twenty20 games are followed by five ODIs and three Tests. England opened their tour with a victory over Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday.