Daniel Vettori
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Daniel Vettori's career is studded with rare achievements. He is one of only three players in Test history to score 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets, a feat that puts him in the company of Ian Botham and Kapil Dev. He remains New Zealand's most capped player in both Tests and ODIs, a testament to his longevity and consistency. His induction into both the ICC and New Zealand Cricket Halls of Fame cements his status among the all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Inducted for his outstanding career as a spinner and all-rounder.
New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame
Recognized for his contributions to New Zealand cricket.
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Awarded for services to cricket.
Records & Feats
Only three players in Test history with 4,000 runs and 350 wickets
Vettori is one of only three players, along with Ian Botham and Kapil Dev, to achieve 4,000 Test runs and 350 Test wickets.
New Zealand's youngest male Test debutant
At 18 years and 10 days old, Vettori became the youngest male cricketer to represent New Zealand in Test cricket.
New Zealand's most capped player in Tests and ODIs
Vettori holds the record for the most Test caps (112) and ODI caps (291) for New Zealand.