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Fleming quits one-dayers

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Stephen Fleming.

WELLINGTON: Stephen Fleming’s 10-year reign as one of world cricket’s most admired Test captains ended on Wednesday when he was replaced as New Zealand skipper by Daniel Vettori.

At the same time, Fleming announced his retirement from limited-overs cricket after leading his country to 98 wins in 218 matches over the past decade. No player in history has captained his national team more often in the one-day game.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan paid tribute to Fleming as New Zealand’s “greatest captain,” but said it was the organisation’s decision to switch the Test, ODI and Twenty20 captaincy to Vettori, who is six years Fleming’s junior.

“The selectors are looking to the future and have recommended that Daniel assume captaincy of the Test team as well as the one-day team,” Vaughan said from South Africa.

“Daniel has demonstrated real leadership qualities during his time with the New Zealand team and through his occasional performances as one-day captain has shown he is ready to take over the captaincy... in all forms of the game.

“Stephen was an outstanding captain and his legacy in the role sets a high standard for Daniel. I am sure Daniel will rise to the challenge and bring his own particular skills and style to the role.” — AP

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