Daniel Vettori has had to withdraw from the second cricket test against the West Indies that is scheduled to start on Friday (NZT) due to a right adductor strain.
Vettori suffered the grade one injury on day three of the first test and will now undertake a rehabilitation period that rules him out of the final match.
Black Caps physiotherapist, Paul Close, said: "Dan had some discomfort while in the field on day three of the first test match with assessment confirming an adductor injury.
"It was managed during the match but further assessment has indicated he will not be fully fit in time for the next test.
"Dan will return to New Zealand where here will be monitored closely and undergo a period of rehabilitation.
