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Why Cook's right for England

Apr 3, 2013: Or: the merits of long-term character over short-term flashiness

All hail the Basin and Mac the Magnificent

Mar 28, 2013: From the old-school charms of Wellington's ground to the big-city vibe of Auckland

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

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Rare highs for New Zealand's top order

Mar 27, 2013: New Zealand were the better team in the three-Test series, thanks largely to the performances of their batsmen

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Fulton, McCullum and Prior lead honours

Mar 27, 2013: England and New Zealand marks out of ten, for the Test series held in New Zealand

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 5th day

Hurt McCullum begins healing process

Mar 26, 2013: New Zealand's captain took a team supposedly riven by internal conflicts and struggling at Test level to within in an ace of beating England

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 5th day

Prior makes the most of his luck

Mar 26, 2013: Matt Prior's unbeaten hundred in Auckland put the seal on a magnificent series for him, with bat and gloves, and has rightly given him a strong claim to being the best in the world at his role.

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 5th day

Prior's heroics, and New Zealand's maiden overs

Mar 26, 2013: Stats highlights from an utterly compelling Test match in Auckland

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 5th day

The gamble that almost paid off for McCullum

Mar 26, 2013: Plays of the day from the final day of the Auckland Test between New Zealand and England

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 4th day

Time for some honesty, England

Mar 25, 2013: England must introspect on the shortcomings of their bowling attack and address their problem of refocusing after achieving Test goals

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 4th day

Fulton makes it to an elite list

Mar 25, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth day of the Auckland Test between New Zealand and England

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 3rd day

England have been out-swung

Mar 24, 2013: The Auckland Test has highlighted the difference between the England and New Zealand bowling attacks when it comes to their ability to swing the ball

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 3rd day

Broad's batting blues continue

Mar 24, 2013: Plays of the day from the third day of the third Test between New Zealand and England in Auckland

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 2nd day

New Zealand can prey on England's nerves

Mar 23, 2013: New Zealand finished with less than they had looked on target for in Auckland, but if England are to win, they will still have to manufacture victory

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 2nd day

Three thousand-plus runs and no six

Mar 23, 2013: Plays of the Day from the second day of the Auckland Test between New Zealand and England

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 1st day

Fulton's seven-year itch

Mar 22, 2013: Peter Fulton's first hundred, seven years after his Test debut, has given him a chance at reviving his career and has also, perhaps, helped New Zealand identify a solid opening pair

New Zealand v England, 3rd Test, Auckland, 1st day

Cook's lucky call and England's tough day

Mar 22, 2013: Plays of the day from the first day of the Auckland Test between New Zealand and England

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Panesar should back himself in lone role

Mar 20, 2013: Monty Panesar so far hasn't looked at himself as the leading spinner in England's side. It is time he changed that mindset

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

New Zealand v England, 2nd Test, Wellington, 4th day

Williamson shows hint of his class

Mar 17, 2013: Kane Williamson is among a rare breed in New Zealand, a batsman who has the ability to last a whole day in Test cricket