The victory draw

Switch Hit: Iain O'Brien and Boyd Rankin join Jonathan Harris-Bass and George Dobell to talk about the week in English cricket.

All hail the Basin and Mac the Magnificent

Tour Diary: From the old-school charms of Wellington's ground to the big-city vibe of Auckland

A large step forward, but no cigar

Andrew Alderson: Has the Auckland Test marked a turnaround in New Zealand's fortunes? The trip to England will tell

Mark Nicholas

Of Smith, Clarke and Cook

Mark Nicholas: Which of the latter two will find the resolve and inner strength that has allowed South Africa's captain to climb the summit and remain at the top?

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England's quicks hold the key

ESPNcricinfo Weekly: Andrew McGlashan looks at England's bowling stocks heading into the final Test in Auckland

England's starting problems overseas

Numbers Game: England's recent record in first Tests of away series isn't impressive. A look at the players who've underperformed

'If we make it out alive, we'll play for New Zealand'

Murray Parker looks back to the night, 45 years ago, when his Otago University team-mates and he nearly met a watery end. By Andrew McGlashan

Chills, thrills and family ties

Bracing weather, a picturesque landing, and men with famous surnames making their mark - they all feature in the first edition of Andrew McGlashan's New Zealand diary

A captain's homecoming

Andrew McGlashan: This week Brendon McCullum will lead his country's team in the town where he grew up

'To be bowled out for 100 two times on that pitch was not on'

The New Zealand team of the '80s wasn't one you could afford to underestimate, as England found out on a lively Christchurch pitch in 1984. By Andrew McGlashan

'Difficult for South Africa to be a long-term No. 1'

Geoff Boycott on the challenges ahead for South Africa, England v New Zealand, and why ground fielding has improved over the years

Three to tango

Andrew Alderson looks at New Zealand's potential debutants in the series against England

No mystery but an artist all the same

Martin Crowe: Graeme Swann doesn't have a doosra but he has beautiful variations. And even if batsmen have begun to work him out, he's smart enough to keep adjusting

New Zealand 'rooted'

Iain O'Brien: Joe Root's excellent run, together with an impressive performance from England's seamers, have left New Zealand outplayed and outgunned again

Root too good to drop?

Switch Hit: Jonathan Harris-Bass chats with Andrew McGlashan, Alex Winter and Jarrod Kimber about the last week in English cricket, Joe Root's form and his future

Dipak stumbles, Nathan sizzles

Andrew Alderson: Six memorable days from the last six England tours to New Zealand

'I've run you out, you ****'

Rewind: The nadir of Geoff Boycott's brief time as England captain came when he was deliberately run out by one of his own side

England shouldn't underestimate New Zealand

ESPNcricinfo Weekly: David Hopps joins Mark Donaldson to review England's performances against India and look ahead to the tour of New Zealand