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English innings provides example for New Zealand

England scored 30 runs more than New Zealand wanted on the first day of their National Bank Test at Christchurch's Jade Stadium

13-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Trophy up for grabs in series, but does anyone know?

The William Jordan Trophy

12-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Fiery comments a refreshing display of honesty

This must have been what it was like when General Montgomery, soon to become Field Marshall Montgomery, fired up the troops before El Alamein

12-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Patience game the key as far as Astle is concerned

New Zealand's experiences in Australia earlier in the summer have been a big influence on the way they have prepared for the National Bank series for the Jordan Rosebowl starting against England at Christchurch tomorrow

12-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Field Marshall Fleming seizes the initiative in pre-Test jostling

Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand captain, came out with both guns blazing today accusing England of disrespecting his side's achievement in winning the 1999 series between the two countries, promising to pressure key players and refusing to buy into

12-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

No excuses after good lay off from one-day programme

Walking to our net practice yesterday afternoon from the Bert Sutcliffe Oval at Lincoln to the nets on Lincoln Green with Stephen Fleming, we got to talking about how much we are looking forward to getting back into the longer form of the game

12-Mar-2002•Chris Cairns

Kiwi fast man Butler could have done a Caddick

Ian Butler, New Zealand's fast bowler on Test debut, will have double cause for celebration when taking the field for the first during the first National Bank Test in Christchurch on Wednesday

11-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Younger players will have to step up for England

England's ability to adapt, especially the younger players, to New Zealand conditions at Jade Stadium will determine the course of the first Test match of the National Bank series according to captain Nasser Hussain

11-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

New Zealand and England play for position in ICC Test Championship

It might not be at the forefront of the mind of anybody involved in the match, but New Zealand and England will be playing for important points in the ICC Test Championship when they begin their three-Test series in Christchurch on Wednesday

11-Mar-2002•Ralph Dellor

Foster looks to the longer term payback from the experiences of now

New Zealanders more than most know the value of the very best of wicket-keepers and the recent furore over the possible absence of Adam Parore from the Test side for the National Bank Series was evidence enough of that

10-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

England bowling blunted by Canterbury grit

It may have been a match to celebrate 125 years of Canterbury cricket but today's match with England at Hagley Oval won't rate any special mentions when the next 125 years are celebrated

09-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Another step in the advance of portable pitch technology

Portable pitch technology will take a significant step in New Zealand when the pitch for the first National Bank Test against England at Jade Stadium will be a portable pitch

09-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Key to Tests will be to hit the ground running - Hussain

England's tour of New Zealand moves into real business mode with the Test series starting on Wednesday and while skipper Nasser Hussain feels England are the underdogs he believes if his side can hit the track running they can soon turn that status

09-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

England batsmen produce another curate's egg performance

Test match batting preparation aplenty was on offer for England in perfect batting conditions against Canterbury in Christchurch today but, Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain and to a lesser extent Craig White excepted, England failed to make the most

08-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Butler's speed wins him Test spot

Ian Butler's meteoric rise into the stratosphere of international cricket continued apace today with his inclusion in New Zealand's team for the first National Bank Test against England starting in Christchurch next Wednesday

08-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

New Zealand selectors delay naming first Test side

New Zealand's Test team for the first National Bank Test with England will now not be named until 4.30pm tomorrow

07-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Harris continues to chip away at Canterbury records

Chris Harris moved up the all-time Canterbury batting pecking order with 82 against England today, an innings that lent some credibility to what was shaping as a disappointing total

07-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Caddick shows his readiness for Test duty on old stamping ground

Andy Caddick demonstrated how much class he has developed as an international front-line bowler on his old stamping ground at Hagley Oval for England in their tour match with Canterbury today

07-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Poor fitness of late arrivals leaves Fletcher unimpressed

England coach Duncan Fletcher is not a happy man

06-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

Cairns and McMillan out of Canterbury team to meet England

Internationals Chris Cairns and Craig McMillan will not play in the Canterbury team against England at Hagley Oval tomorrow

06-Mar-2002•Lynn McConnell

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