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Anderson focused on team goal

James Anderson is adamant he will not be thinking about the looming personal milestone of 300 five-day wickets as he bids to lead England to a series-clinching victory in the third and final Test with New Zealand.

Pietersen ruled out of final Test

England and Surrey batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the remaining Test against New Zealand due to an injury to his right knee.

Episode 92

Our first ECB Podcast of the year begins in New Zealand as England attempt to win the deciding Test in Auckland. Alastair Cook, Nick Compton, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn and Andy Flower all feature.

Ashes dreams drive Compton

Nick Compton puts the Ashes out of his mind by day, but cannot stop himself dreaming about facing Australia once the lights are out.

Bracewell set for Black Caps return

Doug Bracewell has been added to New Zealand’s squad for the third Test with England under the proviso that he proves his fitness in a domestic game.

Captains look ahead to series decider

England had to accept the inevitable at the Basin Reserve, and will now head to Auckland for a winner-takes-all final Test against New Zealand.

Rain has final say at Wellington

Matthew Sherry

No play was possible on the final day of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.

Cook closes in on MVP glory

Test and one-day international captain Alastair Cook is on course to claim England’s winter FTI MVP crown.

Hard work for the bowlers - Saker

England bowling coach David Saker has acknowledged the tough task his charges have faced in Wellington on another placid surface. "We just soldier on and try to get the best result we can," he said.

Elements halt England push

Matthew Sherry

Defiance from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor combined with inclement Wellington weather to dent England's victory hopes in the second Test against New Zealand.