Daniel Vettori to play Champions League T20

Vettori made himself available for the Northern Districts after his Jamaican side was eliminated from the CLT20. (Source: Reuters)

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will play for Northern Districts province at next month’s Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament in India.

The 35-year-old Vettori, who played the most-recent of his 112 Tests for New Zealand two years ago, became available when his Jamaican side was eliminated from contention in the Caribbean Premier League.

New Zealand allrounder Corey Anderson is unavailable for Northern Districts, but will play at the Champions tournament for the Indian Premier League side, the Mumbai Indians.

Northern’s 15-man squad has yet to be confirmed, but will include Vettori and current or former New Zealand players Scott Styris, Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, BJ Watling and Daniel Flynn.

Get latest updates on IPL 2024 from IPL Points Table to Teams, Schedule, Most Runs and Most Wickets along with live score updates for all matches. Also get Sports news and more cricket updates.