New Zealand in England 2013

Brittle batting stunts New Zealand's growth

May 29, 2013: The bowlers could not have done much more, but New Zealand's top order was unpicked by the England attack to revive questions about the personnel in the line-up

New Zealand in England 2013

New Zealand shaken and stirred

May 21, 2013: The second-innings collapse at Lord's has revived concerns about New Zealand's top order and the batsmen will be keeping a close eye on conditions at Headingley

Turn the bickering into good governance

Apr 7, 2013: John Parker's document on New Zealand cricket might be controversial, but you cannot fault the sentiment behind it

A large step forward, but no cigar

Mar 27, 2013: Has the Auckland Test marked a turnaround in New Zealand's fortunes? The trip to England will tell

Lack of pace penetration a worry for New Zealand

Mar 19, 2013: The honours are even going to Auckland, but it's not all hunky dory for the hosts

Uncompromising New Zealand must look to sustain form

Mar 11, 2013: The draw in Dunedin threw up plenty of positives for the hosts, which they must carry forward to Wellington

No dearth of quicks for New Zealand

Mar 3, 2013: Behind the four frontline fast bowlers are five others pushing for spots

Three to tango

Feb 26, 2013: A look at New Zealand's potential debutants in the series against England

Dipak stumbles, Nathan sizzles

Feb 19, 2013: Six memorable days from the last six England tours to New Zealand

All dark for the Black Caps

Dec 24, 2012: The year started and ended well in terms of results. That apart, there was plenty of cause for despair

A new Astle. A new Vettori?

Nov 16, 2012: Canterbury's legspinning allrounder Todd Astle may be the one to fill those big shoes

New Zealand hope for the Bond factor

Oct 29, 2012: He may not be bowling anymore but Shane Bond has plenty of skills and knowledge to impart in the nets

'New Zealand batsmen don't treasure their wickets enough'

Sep 13, 2012: Compared to other international batsmen, New Zealand's struggle to make their starts count

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Bangalore

New Zealand's reasons for hope

Sep 4, 2012: In Bangalore, the visitors showed pluck and glimpses of the skills in their possession. Now, they must sustain their desire to do well in Test cricket

New Zealand need to woo their fans back

Aug 28, 2012: Spineless performances will have made their supporters feel jaded. To make them care once again, some of New Zealand's players will need to play exceptionally

A man for a crisis

Jul 22, 2012: Mike Hesson is young but experienced, and has excellent man-management skills which will help New Zealand in a tough year ahead

New Zealand's American dream

Jul 5, 2012: They have a lot riding on promoting cricket in the US, but you wouldn't know that going by the team's recent performances in Florida

Why are Gillespie and Wagner missing?

Jun 22, 2012: The World Twenty20 seems to have been the priority in New Zealand's contracts list - never mind that there are 11 Tests in the next 12 months

Recovering in the public eye

Jun 8, 2012: Jesse Ryder's decision to take time off from cricket and to work on his fitness through a televised boxing match have kept him in the headlines

New Zealand news

Buchanan appointment the beginning of the end

May 1, 2012: Wright the pragmatist wanted more control over selection than Buchanan the analyst but NZC decided the former was more expendable

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