England coach said he was "embarrassed" by what his fellow countrymen had done during the Cape Town Test

It was carnage at Christchurch when Nathan Astle sent England's bowlers all over the park and set the record for the fastest double-century

After the Tim and Trent show on the first day, it was the turn of Neil Wagner and Todd Astle to impress on the final day at Eden Park

It was just passion that Neil Wagner's face reflected as he celebrated the wicket of Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes on the last day. It came without a lot of the nonsense seen of late

Joe Root may not be having as a bad a time as Steven Smith, but things aren't very rosy for the England captain

With three balls to go on the fourth day, Trent Boult was coming to the end of an exacting final burst with the pink ball under lights

After his first nine Tests, Nicholls was averaging 24.23 and had not found a permanent position in the order, but after an up and down start, he has put together a run that could make him a long-term presence in the line-up

If England escape with a draw in Auckland, their winless away run would extend to 12 Tests. They have lost nine of the previous 11

The two things England have most enjoyed in this Test match so far have been with neither bat or ball

As has been expected for a long time now, the New Zealand captain overtook Martin Crowe to become the top century-maker from his country. A just reward for an obsessive pursuit of his craft, even as Ross Taylor nips at this heels

Wrecker-in-chief Trent Boult, meanwhile, especially pleased with inswinger that accounted for Ben Stokes during epic collapse

England have had a tough time away from home in Test cricket of late. Following Boult and Southee's masterclass in swing bowling, there's little to indicate that Auckland will be any different

Somerset spinner in prime position to fill key England vacancy, after overcoming trauma of suspect action

England's one floodlit training session was washed out on Wednesday, leaving Ben Stokes short of bowling practice ahead of the first Test

What you need to do when you win the toss, and why black is better than green

Ross Taylor has been passed fit while legspinner Todd Astle replaces the injured Mitchell Santner for New Zealand

Shake-up of new-ball options may help end cycle of overseas failure, but England captain realistic about challenge

Wagner said that playing at Eden Park gives him "goosebumps" as he prepares to face England win the day-night Test

Stuart Broad is one Test wicket away from the 400 club, but knows he has much to prove after a disappointing Ashes

Southee, Boult and Wagner pose a challenge that is nearly the equal of the Australian attack