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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

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, 5th day

Prior helps England hold on for heart-stopping draw

Mar 26, 2013: It may not have been pretty, it may not have been assured and it may have owed rather more to fortune than they would have liked, but England's last pair somehow clung on to seal a draw on the final day of the Test series against New Zealand in Auckland

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

Fulton, Williamson grind England

Mar 21, 2013: Under bright skies and on a true pitch, barely a ball deviated in the air or off the pitch all day as New Zealand reached 250 for the loss of just one wicket by stumps on day one in Auckland

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

The Ford Trophy, 2012-13

Southee, Williamson shine for Northern Districts

Feb 28, 2013: Tim Southee and Kane Williamson starred in Northern Districts' win over Auckland, while Central Districts beat Wellington and Canterbury crushed Otago in the Ford Trophy matches

New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

New faces, same close contest

Feb 16, 2013: Preview of the first ODI between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

McCullum hails 'phenomenal' victory

Jan 22, 2013: Brendon McCullum termed New Zealand's series victory against South Africa "phenomenal" after their 27-run win in Kimberley and hoped it would send "a bit of love" to the supporters.

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

Williamson and run-outs inspire NZ to series

Jan 22, 2013: Kane Williamson struck a brilliant unbeaten 145 to carry New Zealand to a competitive 279 for 8 in Kimberley

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day

Don't drop Amla, simple

Jan 11, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town

Williamson quiet on his new challenge

Jan 1, 2013: It was an innings against South Africa that helped Kane Williamson kick on as a Test player and he is now central New Zealand's batting hopes

SA Invitation XI v New Zealanders, Paarl, 1st day

Williamson, McCullum make it NZ's day

Dec 28, 2012: In pleasant conditions at Boland Park, the South African Invitation XI provided a tame attack as the New Zealanders scored 311 for 6 on the first day of the tour match

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

Pressure on Sri Lanka - Williamson

Nov 26, 2012: On a surface that even New Zealand's tail made seem friendly, three of Sri Lanka's big four batsmen could not manage better than single figures, and Kane Williamson said the value of those wickets could not be understated

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

Seamers give New Zealand control

Nov 26, 2012: After grinding out 412 in the better part of two days, New Zealand tightened their control of the second Test with an incisive spell by their seamers to nip out three wickets - the fulcrum of the top order - before stumps on the second day

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

Taylor and Williamson show New Zealand the way

Nov 25, 2012: On the opening day of the Colombo Test, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson struck up exactly the right tempo for New Zealand, and worked the bowlers and the field like they had been in form for weeks

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

Taylor, Williamson put New Zealand in control

Nov 25, 2012: Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor showed refreshing patience and application to wear down the Sri Lanka bowlers for the better part of three sessions to set a solid platform for a big score

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, 5th ODI, Hambantota

New Zealand need to revisit batting strategy

Nov 11, 2012: New Zealand could consider tweaking their batting order in the final ODI in the hope of ending their poor run

New Zealand v Pakistan, World T20 2012, Group D, Pallekele

Tactical fumbles cost New Zealand

Sep 23, 2012: Mishaps in the field and a strangely altered batting order produced a frustrating afternoon for the Kiwis

Why can't New Zealand score more hundreds?

Sep 13, 2012: Misguided coaching, bowling-friendly conditions and players' attitudes haven't helped