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England v NZ, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

NZ come up short when it counts

Jun 16, 2013: On Groundhog Day for England and New Zealand, gloom descended on the Kiwis despite their previous form

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy Group A, Cardiff

Cardiff pitch 'incredibly difficult' - McCullum

Jun 9, 2013: New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum enjoyed a rare triumph against Sri Lanka in 50-over cricket

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

A fantastic flying catch, and Mahela's sense of déjà vu

Jun 9, 2013: Plays of the day from the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

NZ can be more than quietly confident

Jun 8, 2013: The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment but on the surface, this time there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it

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 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

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

Boult doubtful for Champions Trophy

May 28, 2013: New Zealand's need to regroup after their Test defeat against England before the Champions Trophy has been made doubly difficult by the possibility that they will lose Trent Boult for the tournament because of injury

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

Rutherford among bright spots for NZ

May 28, 2013: New Zealand held their own and will have learned valuable lessons from their five-match cross-continental encounter against England

Eng v NZ, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 4th day

England know what's best for England

May 27, 2013: Too slow, too negative, too defensive, England are not interested in anyone else's opinion and know their own plans bring success

England v NZ, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 2nd day

McCullum's management keeps NZ hopes alive

May 25, 2013: He had to carefully plot his way to the second new ball, but by keeping his best bowlers fresh, New Zealand's captain has just about kept his side in this series

England v NZ, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 2nd day

Root lights up homeground with maiden ton

May 25, 2013: It was, in the end, the scenario most of the locals wanted: two young, born and bred Yorkshiremen, digging England out of a hole with batting of class and substance. This was a golden afternoon for Yorkshire cricket.

New Zealand in England 2013

McCullum to keep gloves at Leeds

May 22, 2013: Brendon McCullum is not the sort to shirk a challenge so when BJ Watling was ruled out of the second Test at Headingley he wasted little time in deciding to take up the gloves

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

New Zealand's hour of madness

May 19, 2013: After three days of competing with England on an even footing, Brendon McCullum's side collapsed in a manner reminiscent of their Cape Town horror show

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day

Drinks break blast spurred Southee burst

May 18, 2013: Some stern words from the leadership pair of Brendon McCullum and Kane Willamson helped New Zealand to bounce back against England

England v New Zealand, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley

NZ to manage Vettori workload

May 15, 2013: New Zealand have accepted they must manage the later stages of Daniel Vettori's career with care after he was ruled out of the Headingley Test

England v New Zealand, 1st Investec Test, Lord's

McCullum primes NZ for second fight

May 15, 2013: Having come so close to a major upset against England at home, Brendon McCullum has the ability to galvanise New Zealand once again

England v New Zealand, 1st Investec Test, Lord's

Sharpen up to avoid second headache

May 15, 2013: Without time for the military-like preparation that has preceded successes against Australia and India, England were lacklustre in New Zealand and can't afford to be off-guard again

England Lions v New Zealanders, Tour match, Grace Road

Settled New Zealand weigh options

May 8, 2013: New Zealand appear to be moving towards sticking with the 11 players used in the home series against England when the return contest starts at Lord's next week

New Zealand in England 2013

Our ranking hurts - McCullum

May 4, 2013: If anyone thought the support act had delusions of grandeur, they can think again. There is no hubris from Brendon McCullum as his New Zealand team start their tour of England