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England braced for loss of Vaughan

The scenario could hardly have been more different the last time these two teams met on English soil

19-May-2004•Andrew Miller

Vaughan doubtful for Lord's Test

England's preparations for the first Test against New Zealand suffered a serious setback when he was taken to hospital after sustaining a knee injury during a routine net session

17-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England resist temptation to tinker

There were no surprises when England's selectors named their 13-man squad to play New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's starting on Thursday

16-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Fleming passed fit for Lord's

New Zealand's captain, Stephen Fleming, has been passed fit for the first Test against England at Lord's, after overcoming a groin niggle, and is set to open the batting alongside Mark Richardson on Thursday

16-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Jones and Khan give Kent victory chance

A century from Geraint Jones, along with 4 for 50 by Amjad Khan on the third day of the tour match gave Kent a realistic chance of victory against the New Zealanders

15-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Key and Carberry carve open New Zealand

Robert Key reminded the England selectors of his worth by scoring 114 against the New Zealanders on the second day of the tour match at Canterbury

14-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Papps makes the most of his early let-offs

Michael Papps did his chances of playing in next week's opening Test at Lord's no harm by scoring an impressive 126 against Kent at Canterbury

13-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Cairns - 'This side is one of the best ever'

Chris Cairns has said he believes this New Zealand team are the best ever to leave their shores

13-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Bracewell says Fleming will play

Stephen Fleming, New Zealand's captain, is a doubt for next week's opening Test against England at Lord's with an abdominal injury, even though John Bracewell, the coach, has suggested he will make it

12-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Botham: give Hussain the chop

Ian Botham, the former England allrounder and now TV commentator, has called for Nasser Hussain to retire from international cricket to let the younger players come through

11-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Hick stuns New Zealand with double-century

Graeme Hick revived memories of summers gone by, with a phenomenal assault on New Zealand's Test attack at New Road

10-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Oram serves notice of his talents

Jacob Oram grasped the first opportunity to showcase his talents, as New Zealand recovered from a dicey 168 for 5 to declare on 379 for 7, a lead of 109 over Worcestershire at New Road

09-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Nadeem Malik and the rain frustrate New Zealand

The bad weather continued to blight New Zealand's preparations for the first Test at Worcestershire today, where only 27 overs were possible due to rain

08-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Smith keeps New Zealand at bay

Only 50.2 overs were possible in the New Zealander's match against Worcestershire at New Road

07-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Astle shines amid the showers

Nathan Astle scored an unbeaten 64 to confirm that he is well on the way to full match fitness, but New Zealand were frustrated by the weather for the third day running, as the opening fixture of their tour of England - against a British Universities

03-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Fleming praises team preparations

Stephen Fleming, who captained New Zealand to a memorable 2-1 series victory on their last tour of England, has turned up the heat ahead of the first Test at Lord's in three weeks time

01-May-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Kiwis plot England's downfall

While England sit and wait for the rains to abate in the Caribbean, their next opponents, New Zealand, are busy planning their strategy ahead of their three-Test tour, which begins next week

26-Apr-2004•From our New Zealand correspondent

England stars withdrawn from county duty

England's selectors have withdrawn five of their Test specialists from county duty until May 3, as they plan ahead for next month's first Test against New Zealand

26-Apr-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

New Zealand trio fit to tour

New Zealand have been boosted by the news that Daryl Tuffey, Shane Bond and Nathan Astle all passed fitness tests and are available for the forthcoming tour of England

24-Apr-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Martin and Papps earn New Zealand annual contract

Chris Martin and Michael Papps are among 20 players who have been offered contracts for the next 12 months by New Zealand Cricket

22-Apr-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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