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Daniel Vettori: New Zealand's Greatest Spin Bowler

The career of Daniel Vettori — New Zealand's left-arm spinner who took 362 Test wickets at 34.36, serving as both a bowling spearhead and tactical captain through two decades of NZ cricket.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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