Daniel Vettori is the current captain of the New Zealand cricket team. He is the youngest player to have represented New Zealand in Test cricket, having made his debut in 1996/1997 at the age of 18. Vettori is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner, but he is known for his flight and guile rather than prodigious turn or pinpoint accuracy. This profile highlights his recent career as captain of New Zealand. Aug 2008.