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New Zealand in England 2013

Buttler promises to be next T20 star

Jun 6, 2013: His explosive, 16-ball innings against New Zealand may have been brief but the signs are that Jos Buttler will have a long and successful international career

England v New Zealand, 3rd NatWest ODI, Trent Bridge

Buttler's blitz lifts England but questions remain

Jun 5, 2013: They may have won, but England left Trent Bridge with many questions left unanswered ahead of their Champions Trophy campaign

England v New Zealand, 3rd NatWest ODI, Trent Bridge

New Zealand aim for overseas whitewash

Jun 4, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the third ODI at Trent Bridge as New Zealand aim for rare whitewash

England v New Zealand, 3rd NatWest ODI, Trent Bridge

Broad and Finn show improvement

Jun 4, 2013: England have been handed a much-needed boost after Stuart Broad and Steven Finn both took a full part in training at Trent Bridge

England v New Zealand, 2nd NatWest ODI, Ageas Bowl

Guptill's stunner, and NZ's winning habit in England

Jun 3, 2013: Stats highlights from Martin Guptill's incredible innings, and New Zealand's ODI series win in England

England v New Zealand, 2nd NatWest ODI, Ageas Bowl

England's CT plans hit by defeats, injuries

Jun 3, 2013: England's plans for the Champions Trophy could need a significant rethink following their two heavy defeats against New Zealand amid growing concerns over the fitness of Stuart Broad and Steven Finn

England v New Zealand, 2nd NatWest ODI, Ageas Bowl

Guptill savours 'special' innings

Jun 2, 2013: Martin Guptill was savouring the "special" feeling of becoming New Zealand's highest scorer in a one-day international after scorching his way to an unbeaten 189 at the Ageas Bowl

England v New Zealand, 2nd NatWest ODI, Ageas Bowl

Guptill's blazing 189 sees New Zealand clinch series

Jun 2, 2013: A record-breaking day from Martin Guptill earned New Zealand another one-day trophy on English soil with an 86-run victory at the Ageas Bowl

England v New Zealand, 2nd NatWest ODI, Ageas Bowl

England stick to masterplan

Jun 1, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the second one-day international between England and New Zealand

England v NZ, 1st NatWest ODI, Lord's

Win builds NZ excitement for CT - McCullum

Jun 1, 2013: Brendon McCullum said that excitement was building as to what New Zealand could achieve over the next few weeks of one-day cricket after his team took an early lead against England

England v NZ, 1st NatWest ODI, Lord's

Two balls make batsmen battle

May 31, 2013: The recent rule changes in ODIs may not have been introduced with bowlers in mind but, in English conditions, two new balls mean runs must be earned

New Zealand in England 2013

Rankin called up as Finn, Broad cover

May 31, 2013: England have added Warwickshire's former Ireland fast bowler Boyd Rankin to their ODI squad for the remaining two matches in the one-day series against New Zealand

England v NZ, 1st NatWest ODI, Lord's

Guptill ton gives New Zealand series lead

May 31, 2013: Martin Guptill produced a match-winning hundred to earn New Zealand their third win in three one-day internationals at Lord's

New Zealand in England 2013

Injury lay-off revives Vettori's passion

May 31, 2013: Daniel Vettori believes his recent time on the sidelines has rekindled his passion for the game although he remains reluctant to commit to how much his body will allow him to the play in the future

England v New Zealand, 1st NatWest ODI, Lord's

England have 'niggles' in quick turnaround

May 30, 2013: Alastair Cook said he could not remember a quicker turnaround in formats during his career

England v New Zealand, 1st NatWest ODI, Lord's

Not just a warm-up for familiar foes

May 30, 2013: England and New Zealand begin a three-match series at Lord's on Friday as they aim to fine tune ahead of the Champions Trophy

New Zealand in England 2013

Butler replaces Boult for Champions Trophy

May 30, 2013: Trent Boult has been ruled out of the one-day series against England due to a side strain, putting in doubt his participation for the Champions Trophy, and will be replaced by Ian Butler for the one-day series that starts on Friday

England news

Compton's Ashes hopes face defining month

May 29, 2013: After a lean series against New Zealand, Nick Compton needs to go back to county cricket and free his mind from recent stresses

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

Eng v NZ, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 5th day

Cook, Flower claim tactics 'vindicated'

May 28, 2013: Alastair Cook and Andy Flower insisted their tactics had been "vindicated" after England won the second Test against New Zealand by 247 runs to clinch a 2-0 series victory.