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The New Zealand captain also reflected on the importance of their culture, which has been cited as an example to be followed by coach Darren Lehmann in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal

No sooner had Todd Astle been grasping a rare opportunity in Test cricket than he has been hit by injury

England allrounder could be the fall guy for Auckland defeat, says Trevor Bayliss, with Livingstone and Leach potential debutants

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

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

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

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

New Zealand wrapped up the series 4-0 against the visitors in Hamilton

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

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

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

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

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

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

Among the batsmen, New Zealand captain Suzie Bates overtook her counterparts Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj to claim the No. 2 spot

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

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

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

West Indies needed five to win from the last over with six wickets in hand but offspinner Anna Peterson took two wickets and added a run-out on the penultimate ball to seal the win