Wellington washout keeps series square
Auckland will decide the Test series after the final day at the Basin Reserve was abandoned without a ball bowled
13/03Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 14-18 2013
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254 & 162/2 (68 ov) (f/o)
13/03Result
2nd Test, England tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 14-18 2013
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254 & 162/2 (68 ov) (f/o)
Day 5
We are not playing for draws - McCullum
Brendon McCullum has strongly resisted claims that New Zealand have gone into the series against England with a mindset of trying to avoid defeat rather than aiming for victory
Cook believes attack 'back to their best'
Alastair Cook believes his side's bowling attack put in a great effort to keep the pressure on New Zealand throughout the match
Day 4
Williamson and Taylor lift NZ on rainy day
England's chances of forcing victory in the second Test were all but eliminated when Cyclone Sandra wiped out the bulk of the last two sessions at Basin Reserve
Williamson shows hint of his class
Kane Williamson is among a rare breed in New Zealand, a batsman who has the ability to last a whole day in Test cricket
England bowlers feel the strain
The slow surfaces in the Test series have made for some attritional cricket and, coupled with weather that has deteriorated faster than the pitches, it has meant some long stretches for the English bowlers
Anderson's grimace, Pietersen's fumble
Plays of the day from the fourth day of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington
Day 3
New Zealand follow on after Broad's six
Stuart Broad, looking sharp and contented again, ripped out New Zealand's tail to finish with six wickets and secure a first-innings lead of 211 for England
Broad's heeling process
Stuart Broad's impressive spell in Wellington capped off a comeback from his heel injury and indifferent form
Follow-on is a lifeline - Watling
Though New Zealand need another 134 to make England bat again, BJ Watling was bullishly talking about providing a tricky final-day target for Bruce Martin, the left-arm spinner, to bowl at
Delightful catches, and a disappointing miss
Plays of the day from the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington
Day 2
England ahead after making 465
An intriguing second day at Basin Reserve finally settled in England's favour as they took three top-order New Zealand wickets to take control of the second Test
Pietersen's magical second-Test abilities
When overseas, England's best batsman seems to be playing on a trampoline
Success, the Nick Compton way
Richard Compton shares insights on the growth of Nick Compton as a cricketer
Selfless Prior lays claim to top spot
Matt Prior's strength is his ability to play in any situation, and according to the needs of his team. His commitment to England's cause cannot be doubted
Martin makes his wait worth it
Bruce Martin, with nine wickets in a Test-and-a-half, is comfortably the most successful stand-in spinner they have had since the tour of West Indies last year
Prior turns it on at the Basin
Plays of the Day for the second day of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington
Day 1
Compton and Trott in double-century stand
Nick Compton and Jonathan Trott carried England into a strong position on the opening day in Wellington
Trott, Compton in glorious display of grit
Alastair Cook fell early, but the job he so often does for England was performed ably by Jonathan Trott and Nick Compton
Didn't start well in favourable conditions - Southee
Tim Southee believes New Zealand will face another long day in the field after their poor show with the new-ball on the first day
Duck tales for the kiwis
Plays of the Day from the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and England in Wellington
Others
Panesar should back himself in lone role
Monty Panesar so far hasn't looked at himself as the leading spinner in England's side. It is time he changed that mindset
Cook 'as good as anyone, barring Bradman' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum has heaped the ultimate praise on his opposite number Alastair Cook, calling him the best since Bradman
Anderson digs deep for final effort
England seamer James Anderson, who is five wickets away from reaching the landmark of 300 Test wickets, intends to dig up some 'extra in the tank' for the final Test against New Zealand in Auckland
England, New Zealand emerge scrapping from troubled waters
In comparison to events in Mohali, the build-up in Wellington could not have been more mundane