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NZ changing test cricket - England great
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has given the Black Caps high praise, saying the side's approach to test cricket could revolutionise the game.
History says NZ can't lose
New Zealand delivered their best all-round day of the series to take what should be an unassailable grip on the second test against England at Headingley.
Honours for cricket heroes
The appointments to Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit come after New Zealand's unprecedented success in the Cricket World Cup at home in February and March.
Cricket: 'NZ playing without fear'
New Zealand put on the equivalent of a circus act for patrons on the opening day of the second test against England, led by debutant ringmaster Luke Ronchi's 88 from 70 balls.
Late wickets give Black Caps hope
The second test lies in the balance at Headingley as England trail the Black Caps by 97 runs at stumps on day two.
Cricket: Luke Ronchi's cracking debut
Luke Ronchi has made an impact for New Zealand in coloured clothing and he transferred that to the test arena on debut against England yesterday.
Cricket: Selectors back Mark Craig
Mark Craig could have significant responsibility at Headingley on a pitch that is dry on top and could break up on days four and five.
Balancing act for NZ on Day One
New Zealand put on the equivalent of a circus act for patrons on the opening day of the second test against England.
Cricket: Tons of pressure at Headingley
New Zealand team will have to battle flaky history at Yorkshire cricket ground to grab result against England.
The Crowd Goes Wild: Pollyanna losers
I am sick of this "that's the way we play" propaganda every time our lads get rolled badly, writes Mark Richardson.
Batting stats paint sorry picture
Black Caps’ failure to deliver in second innings of tests must be addressed before Headingley, Andrew Alderson writes.
McCullum: great, but aggressive, captain
A leading English cricket writer believes Brendon McCullum's attacking policies are going too far.
Dylan Cleaver: Bad England run costing NZ dear
Unless things alter dramatically in Leeds, the Black Caps will be lucky to be invited back to England before the next arrival of Halley's Comet, writes Dylan Cleaver.
Rattue: Time to quit the PR, Brendon
Quit the happy-clappy bizzo and get down to test warfare, Chris Rattue urges the Black Caps following their humbling defeat at Lord's.
Black Caps' latest tale of English woe
NZ's performances in England over past four tours have been embarrassing and the latest loss was another chapter in a tale of woe, writes Dylan Cleaver.
McCullum in music video
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo AKA DJ Bravo has decided to give music a crack, and he's enlisted the help of his cricketing friends.
NZ's most disappointing result?
Six questions around the Black Caps as they try to level the two test series against England.
Lord's result haunts Black Caps
They are unbeaten in their last six test series, they took 20 wickets at Lord's, they scored 743 runs, yet a win or a draw was beyond New Zealand's grasp.
Black Caps performed an epic meltdown
It is only right to recognise the Lord's test for what it was: an epic meltdown by the Black Caps, writes Dylan Cleaver.
'It hurts a lot' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum is adamant his team is still playing good cricket and they'll avoid a "kneejerk reaction" to today's defeat.
1 down! Black Caps lose test
The Black Caps have lost the opening test of their two-test series against England by 124 runs.
Lord's test: NZ barely gets a mention
English media lavishes praise on their side, saying victory over Black Caps heralds a new era for test cricket.
Cricket: Black Caps- McCullum on defeat at Lord's
Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum reflects on their defeat at Lord's.
Lord's test by the numbers
Some fascinating statistics following England's 124-run win over the Black Caps at Lord’s.