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Now the battle is for fourth place on the world Test ladder

Now the battle is for fourth place on the world Test ladder

New Zealand waved goodbye to the prospect of a third placing in the ICC Test Championship when failing to win the second National Bank Series Test at the Basin Reserve against England but a win in Auckland could still see them claim fourth ahead of

25-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Big task ahead of New Zealand to hold out for draw

Big task ahead of New Zealand to hold out for draw

Having been played right out of the second National Bank Test by England with both ball and bat, New Zealand face a big task to save the match at the Basin Reserve tomorrow

24-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Simple recipe for New Zealand tomorrow to keep hopes alive

Simple recipe for New Zealand tomorrow to keep hopes alive

New Zealand's requirements from day four of the second National Bank Test could not be clearer - they must score at a reasonable clip, keep wickets intact, and look to get a much bigger score than the 280 England achieved at the Basin Reserve today

23-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Early breakthrough a must for New Zealand hopes

Early breakthrough a must for New Zealand hopes

New Zealand will need to make a bowling breakthrough early on the third morning of the second National Bank Test if they are to achieve their goal of beating England in Wellington and going to the final Test in Auckland next week to decide the series

22-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Cairns out for tours as team-mates lose first day of second Test

Cairns out for tours as team-mates lose first day of second Test

New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns will not be taking part in the Sharjah tournament or the tour of Pakistan next month

21-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

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