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Swing, seam, bounce, spin: Hesson lauds New Zealand attack

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

27-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan

Root wants 'rational thinking' but England need change

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

26-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Bairstow's moment of madness

Two long-hops, one legspinner, two pulls: how did Bairstow go against Todd Astle?

26-Mar-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wagner bounces England out as New Zealand win in final session

Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes struck spirited fifties to lead England's fight in Auckland, but New Zealand eventually prevailed for an innings victory

26-Mar-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

Root's pain runs through England

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

25-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Boult leaves NZ with seven wickets to get on final day

Henry Nicholls' unbeaten 145 set up New Zealand's declaration with a 369-run lead, but Mark Stoneman and Joe Root led England's fight late on the fourth day

25-Mar-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

Australian government calls for Steven Smith to be removed as captain

The country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town a "shocking disappointment"

25-Mar-2018•Daniel Brettig

Rain frustrates New Zealand, gives England hope

Just 17 balls were possible on the third day at Eden Park as steady rain and a damp outfield forced the umpires to call play off at 6.45 pm, five hours after the first shower

24-Mar-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

'If we don't have belief there's no point turning up' - Anderson

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

23-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Rain ruins second day after Williamson's record century

New Zealand's best Test batsman Kane Williamson brightened up a gloomy day in Auckland with his 18th Test hundred, passing Martin Crowe and Ross Taylor to become the country's leading century-maker

23-Mar-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

'Embarrassed' Bayliss points out England's technical failings

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

22-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Boult, Southee and Williamson bury England

Trent Boult and Tim Southee combined to bowl England out for 58, their sixth-lowest Test total. Kane Williamson then led their batting charge with a delectable, unbeaten 91

22-Mar-2018•The Report by Nikhil Kalro

Remodelled Leach emerges stronger for the scrutiny

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

21-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Rain curtails Stokes comeback preparations

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

21-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Stokes the key factor as Eden Park lights up

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

21-Mar-2018•The Preview by Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Stokes must be on 'best behaviour' to avoid ban - Root

Allrounder set to resume Test career, but his ICC disciplinary record is hanging over him

20-Mar-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Root seeks new ideas to address England's Test stagnation

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

20-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

The battle first, then the beers for Wagner

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

20-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Broad seeks that buzzing feeling after lone hours in nets

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

19-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Guptill called up as New Zealand batting cover

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

19-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan

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