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Daniel Vettori set for Brisbane Heat with McCullum in Big Bash

Daniel Vettori, Former New Zealand captain will play for Brisbane Heat in Australian cricket's Twenty20 Big Bash League.

The Heat said today that "Vettori will join fellow mate Black Cap Brendon McCullum as Brisbane's 2 international recruits in the league."


The Twenty20 Big Bash League will begins in December and Vettori said he was looking to being more involved with the Heat.
Darren Lehmann, The Brisbane coach said "Vettori was an obvious leader & his experience and skill would be vital."
Now the Heat would have two quality spinners, the other is Nathan Hauritz.
After the World Cup, Vettori quits the New Zealand captaincy and also announced his retirement from T20 international cricket.
He went on to skipper the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL Season 4.

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