Vettori drops short game to focus on Test cricket

Former New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori, the world's top-ranked limited overs bowler, announced today he is taking an indefinite break from the short game to prolong his Test career.

Former New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori, the world's top-ranked limited overs bowler, announced today he is taking an indefinite break from the short game to prolong his Test career.

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The 32-year-old, who is also ranked ninth among the world's leading ODI all-rounders, said he may return in time for the 2015 World Cup but in the meantime he wants to focus on adding to his 105 Tests.

"My reason for taking a break from the shorter forms of the game is primarily so that I can preserve my body and continue to represent the Black Caps in Test cricket," he said.

"I also believe a break now will give me the best possible chance to take up one-day cricket again in the next couple of years. And if all goes well, I might again make it to the Black Caps team for the World Cup in 2015."