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Following further consultations with the relevant medical staff it has been confirmed today that Dan Vettori has been diagnosed with a stress fracture to his right lower back.

Both Dan and Warwickshire are very disappointed by this news but clearly the priority now is to work with New Zealand cricket authorities to enable Dan to make a full and speedy recovery. It has therefore been agreed he will return to New Zealand for his treatment and rehabilitation programme and he will leave for home as soon as is practical.

Commenting on the position Mark Greatbatch, Director of Coaching, said, “ Dan was looking forward to being part of a successful Bears set-up this summer but clearly now he will need to focus his energies on getting healthy. We wish him well for a speedy recovery and share his disappointment at having to return home so soon. We all hope it is not too long before he is back in action.”