Fleming sets a rare example of leadership quality

MELBOURNE: Setting exemplary leadership quality, New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming did not go for a radiotherapy treatment, that would have ruled him out of the
current tri-series involving Australia and England, to lead his injury-hit team.

Last month Fleming, who had a jawline surgery in 2005 for a tumour, stayed away from the radiotherapy treatment which might have made him unfit for a long time.

The Kiwi skipper said there was a chance that the problem might come up again, but he chose regular check-ups to play in the World Cup.

"We're in a holding pattern right now and I'm feeling okay about the decision. I was supposed to have radiotherapy before Christmas as a preventative measure, but now I've opted for regular check-ups instead -- and hopefully everything will be fine," Fleming was quoted by the 'Herald Sun'.

"The big thing is to keep checking that there's no development going on under the skin and that everything remains as it should. It's always in the back of my mind, but
that's life and I just have to get used to it," he said.

Fleming is known as a inspirational skipper who has been captaining his team for more than a decade.