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New Zealand in Sri Lanka, 2012-13

Colombo win just a start for New Zealand

Dec 1, 2012: The team is making the right noises, but consistency must define New Zealand if they are to achieve real progress.

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2012/13

Young attack product of injury crisis

Nov 30, 2012: An experienced crop of bowlers should be available but their over-coaching has forced New Zealand to turn to youth - a policy that looks to be unexpectedly working

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2012-13

Rangana Herath miles ahead for Sri Lanka

Nov 30, 2012: Sri Lanka's marks out of 10, for the Test series against New Zealand

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2012-13

Southee, Boult biggest positives for New Zealand

Nov 30, 2012: New Zealand's marks out of 10, for the Test series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 5th day

The Titanic turn, the synchronised dive

Nov 29, 2012: Plays of the day from the fifth day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at P Sara Oval

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day

An unspotted run-out, and Patel's walk

Nov 28, 2012: Plays of the day from the fourth day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at P Sara Oval

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Mathews' near miss, and his self-ignored advice

Nov 27, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day of the Colombo Test

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day

Infectious poor shots

Nov 26, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the second day in Colombo

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day

Stubborn bails, and the lbw that never was

Nov 25, 2012: Plays of the Day on the opening day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo

SL batsmen must overcome pace test

Nov 24, 2012: Sri Lanka's batting, which crumbled against New Zealand's seam attack in parts in the first Test, must find a way past them in more testing conditions at the P Sara Oval

A letter to New Zealand's batsmen

Nov 24, 2012: Advice for the top and middle order: look within for the answers

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo

Struggling New Zealand must overcome mental barriers

Nov 23, 2012: An embarrassing six-match losing streak stares at New Zealand as they prepare for the second Test. They must wring out every drop of positivity they can muster

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

Fancy gloves and unusual stumpings

Nov 19, 2012: Plays of the Day from the third day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Six and out for McCullum, again

Nov 18, 2012: Plays of the Day from the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day

The almost-new ball, and Taylor's tactlessness

Nov 17, 2012: Plays of the Day from the first day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle

The making of Chandimal

Nov 17, 2012: The young Sri Lankan batsman isn't intimidated by the toughest opposition, or shy about pursuing personal goals

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2012-13

Sri Lanka face fast-bowling questions

Nov 16, 2012: With the tour of Australia looming, it's time for Sri Lanka's fast bowlers to match their spinners

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 in Sri Lanka 2012-13

Not a total loss for New Zealand

Nov 13, 2012: Besides never agreeing to play in Sri Lanka in November again, three things each that Sri Lanka and New Zealand can learn from a rain-marred series

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Hambantota

Franklin's farce, and a case of skewed justice

Nov 10, 2012: Plays of the Day from the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Hambantota