Vettori to rejoin CLEAR Black Caps in Australia tomorrow

Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will fly to Brisbane tomorrow (Saturday) to rejoin the CLEAR Black Caps on their tour of Australia, after he successfully completed a fitness test today.

Vettori played for the New Zealand Academy against the State Auckland Aces in a 50-over match at the Lincoln Green, Lincoln, today.

While he was not required to bat, Vettori bowled a 10-over spell returning figures of 4-36.

During and after the match New Zealand Cricket medical advisor, Graeme Nuttridge, assessed Vettori.

"We're delighted with the way Daniel came through today's match," said Nuttridge.

"Apart from being a little stiff from lack of use, Dan's ankle held up really well. He felt no significant discomfort and had only minor restriction to his movement, which will fade away as the ankle continues to strengthen with treatment."

Vettori said he felt confident before the match that the ankle would hold up, but was still relieved that the game was behind him.

"I've been bowling in the nets over the last couple of days and the ankle has been feeling fine, but you can't compare the nets to a game situation," said Vettori.

"It was great to have a run with the Academy boys today and have the ankle come through with no problems."

Vettori flys out from Christchurch tomorrow at 6.30am rejoining the team in Brisbane, where they are currently playing a four-day match against Queensland.