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Cook relieved to have salvaged draw

Relief was the overriding emotion for Alastair Cook after England salvaged a draw in Dunedin despite one the worst starts they have made to a Test in recent times

10-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Finn shines as England batsmen draw game

Steven Finn, excelling in a new role as nightwatchman, struck a maiden Test and first-class fifty to make a huge contribution towards England saving the first Test in Dunedin and saving face in the bargain

09-Mar-2013•The Report by David Hopps

'Cook kept me going' - Compton

Nick Compton praised the role of Alastair Cook in helping nurse him towards a maiden Test hundred

09-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Cook and Compton lead fightback with tons

Alastair Cook and Nick Compton struck centuries as they committed themselves to righting the wrongs of England's first-innings batting debacle

08-Mar-2013•The Report by David Hopps

Rutherford's stunning debut builds huge lead

Hamish Rutherford produced one of the most audacious batting debuts in Test history as New Zealand took a firm grip of the first Test in Dunedin

07-Mar-2013•The Report by David Hopps

In a position every team can dream of - Wagner

This was one of New Zealand's greatest days of Test cricket in recent times as they outplayed one of the strongest Test teams in the world from start to finish

07-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

New Zealand dominate after England fold for 167

New Zealand took advantage of one of the most bungling England batting displays of recent vintage to take a form hold of the first Test in Dunedin

06-Mar-2013•The Report by David Hopps

Vettori, Patel reprimanded after drinking incident

Daniel Vettori, the former New Zealand captain, and Jeetan Patel have apologised for their conduct after a night out in Queenstown

06-Mar-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Surgery vital to extend career - Swann

Graeme Swann said he had no option but to go under the knife again on his right elbow if he wanted to extend his England career

06-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Swann out of tour for elbow surgery

Graeme Swann has been ruled out of England's tour of New Zealand and will undergo surgery on his right elbow in America next week

05-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Opening day washed out

The opening day of the series was abandoned without a ball bowled in Dunedin as rain swept across the ground shortly after New Zealand had put England into bat

05-Mar-2013•The Report by Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Swann fears for Ashes fitness

Graeme Swann has admitted he fears that the state of his right elbow could threaten his involvement in this year's back-to-back Ashes series

05-Mar-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

England are Test 'giants' - McCullum

Alastair Cook expects England will have to work hard to exert their predicted superiority against New Zealand, but opposing captain Brendon McCullum has labelled the visiting side 'giants' of Test cricket

05-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

An early chance to catch England cold

Preview of the first Test between New Zealand and England at the University Oval

05-Mar-2013•The Preview by Alan Gardner

Bracewell ruled out of first Test

Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the first Test against England due to the foot injury he sustained cleaning up after a party

04-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

England must take New Zealand seriously

There have been suggestions that all England need to do to bag a 3-0 whitewash is to turn up. While the visitors begin as clear favourites, New Zealand are far from so hopeless that England can ignore their challenge

04-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Finn keeps his run-up short and simple

Steven Finn will continue to use his new shortened run-up in the Test series against New Zealand after quickly finding success with it in the one-day series

04-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Bracewell in doubt for first Test

New Zealand Cricket are investigating an incident involving Doug Bracewell, which has left the fast bowler with an injured foot and doubtful for the first Test

04-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Flower warns against Root hype

Andy Flower, the England team director, has cautioned against over-hyping Joe Root's early success at international level

03-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Queenstown

Watling chases down uncertain England

England's bowlers will know plenty about BJ Watling after the wicketkeeper guided New Zealand XI to an excellent three-wicket victory with eight balls to spare in Queenstown

02-Mar-2013•Andrew McGlashan in Queenstown

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