Ross Taylor, who was New Zealand's main injury worry after the ODI series, is progressing well ahead of the first Test

An untimely downpour put paid to Ben Stokes' plans for an outdoor bowl in Auckland on Monday, but he came through a five-over spell in the Eden Park indoor school

It's been a long time between outings for New Zealand's Test specialists. It's been even longer for wicketkeeper BJ Watling

Moeen Ali says he never expected to play 50 Tests and the achievement might help him put an unrewarding Ashes tour behind him

Alastair Cook knows that he still has much to prove at the top of England's order despite a memorable double-century in Melbourne

England completed their four days of preparation in Auckland with a far more convincing batting display than against the pink ball

James Anderson, his long-time new-ball partner, has said Broad is "disappointed" but also sees a bowler refreshed and hungry after the Ashes

Leach came close to an England call in India before it was found he needed remedial work on his bowling action but continued to be the leading spinner in the County Championship

England put in a more convincing bowling display with the red ball in Hamilton as wickets were shared around

Liam Livingstone and Joe Root were the only England batsmen to really shine against the pink ball and batting coach Graham Thorpe said it was a reminder of the performances needed

The second day of England's two days with the pink ball in Hamilton did not go that well for the batsmen. England lost 14 wickets in the day and were still unable to match the New Zealand XI total

England's most prolific bowling pair will hope to stay together for some time yet, but in a sign of Joe Root starting to think further ahead into his captaincy tenure minds have been cast to the future

Ben Stokes' back will be the focus of attention over the next few days, while the exploits of the New Zealand XI lower order raised questions about the England attack

England's senior bowler says he relishes the responsibility of being vice-captain, but wants whole team to chip in

Spinning allrounder omitted from day-night Test squad, but BJ Watling set to return as first-choice keeper

Though the appointment is currently being made on a series-by-series basis it seems likely that Anderson will keep the job at least until the conclusion of Stokes' court case

Although the England opener has shown glimpses of promise in his eight Tests so far, he averages only 27.07. He knows the only way to retain his place is to score big in New Zealand

England's touring party will welcome Test reinforcements for the final leg of their lengthy trip to the southern hemisphere

The tourists switch back to white clothing after two months playing white-ball, with Ben Stokes in the frame and a poor Test record to try and fix

England and New Zealand played out an entertaining series, although the decider was one-sided. What stood out over the five matches?