Cricket: Vettori out of ODI

Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori has been forced out of the opening one-dayer against Australia at McLean Park in Napier.

Vettori is unable to play because of a neck injury, meaning Ross Taylor will captain the Black Caps for the first time.

Vettori has been replaced in the Black Caps eleven by Scott Styris.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has won the toss and has put his side into bat. Clint McKay and Adam Voges have been left out of the Australian eleven.

- NEWSTALK ZB