English press: NZ 'under-prepared'
English media have labelled New Zealand as under-prepared for the two test cricket series which starts at Lords tonight.
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Cricket: Boycott slams England 'shambles'
Cricket legend says the way in which English cricket has been run lately amounted to a "shambles" ahead of this week's first test against New Zealand.
Queen could rule over outcome of test
With a Kermit-green pitch unveiled at Lord's yesterday the toss stands to have a significant bearing on the Black Caps' fortunes in the first test.
Black Caps to continue playing like kids
They will be on cricket's grandest stage but the Black Caps will continue playing like kids when the first test against England begins.
The formidable Black Caps
One thing England learned at the World Cup was that statistics can lie and they would be wise to heed that painful lesson this week when they face probably the strongest New Zealand team to tour here.
Cricket: Guptill's 150 sets up win
Martin Guptill has all but earned a top spot for the Black Caps' first test at Lord's after scoring 150 in the side's warmup win over Worcestershire.
The Crowd Goes Wild: Will the Canes blow it?
Is Konrad Hurrell really a liability? Martin Guptill or Hamish Rutherford? Mark and Andrew debate the week's big questions.
Who are Ben Wheeler and Mitchell Santner?
Newcomers Ben Wheeler and Mitchell Santner have impressed in the Black Caps' warm-up game against Somerset. So who are they?
David Leggat: Philosophical clash behind Edgar's exit
Bruce Edgar's resignation from New Zealand Cricket this week was a result of insurmountable philosophical differences, writes David Leggat.
Live updates: Black Caps v England, 2nd test
Live scoreboard of the fifth day of the second test between the Black Caps and England at Headingley.
McCullum's chance to avenge Lord's loss
The 170-run loss to England at Lord's in May 2013 weighs heavy on the Black Caps skipper's mind as they prepare for test series.
Spinner new face in limited-overs squad
Mitchell Santner is the sole new face in the Black Caps' limited-overs squad to play five 50-over fixtures and a T20 international in England.
National cricket selector Edgar too valuable to be passed over
Andrew Alderson makes a case for why Bruce Edgar’s contract as the general manager of national selection at New Zealand Cricket must be renewed.
Cricket star flees with kids
Former cricket star Mathew Sinclair sparked a manhunt when he vanished with his children after a domestic incident.
Follow Black Caps' lead, troops urged
They lost but they’re still champs, says Defence Force chief.
Urgent petition for Crowe
A petition to grant ailing cricket great Martin Crowe an urgent knighthood has gained more than 5,000 signatures.
England should copy Black Caps: Waugh
Waugh says England need to have a plan, believe in it and stick to it. And while it mightn't work straight away, the results will come.
Hesson coveted as big-money IPL returns
New Zealand cricket may have a fight to keep coach Mike Hesson as Indian Premier League franchises have started to circle.
Form wins pair test bid but still battle
Martin Guptill could wear the white clothing for the first time in two years while Matt Henry has a chance to make a maiden appearance when the Black Caps' two-test series begins at Lord's next month.
Mark Richardson: Quiet achiever spins a legacy
For close to two decades, Daniel Vettori held a mortgage on the spinner's spot in the Black Caps, Mark Richardson writes.