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Flower reflects on first Test

Andy Flower has told England they must leave day two of the first Test behind, but carry memories of their successful rearguard with them to Wellington for the second match of three against New Zealand.

Sidebottom fondly recalls NZ exploits

Rob Barnett

With more than twice as many wickets as anyone else, it is little wonder Ryan Sidebottom has fond memories of England’s last Test rubber in New Zealand.

Finn reveals incentive to succeed

The drinks will be on the ‘Watford Wall’ Steven Finn when he returns home after his nightwatchman heroics helped England salvage a draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin.

Finn digs in to deny Black Caps

Chris Devine

Nightwatchman Steven Finn was the unexpected batting star of the final day in Dunedin, striking a dogged 58 as England capitalised on a lifeless wicket to secure a first-Test draw with New Zealand.

Finn digs in to deny Black Caps

Chris Devine

Live images from Dunedin where Steven Finn emerged as the unlikely final-day batting hero for England in a drawn first Test with New Zealand.

Biggest relief of my life - Compton

Nick Compton was both proud and relieved after the maiden international century which, along with Alastair Cook’s 24th Test hundred, has put England on course to save the series opener with New Zealand.

Dunedin delight for Cook and Compton

Chris Devine

Alastair Cook and Nick Compton achieved notable personal landmarks by striking centuries in a record-breaking partnership of 231 that gave England a strong chance of saving the first Test with New Zealand in Dunedin.

Dunedin delight for Cook and Compton

Chris Devine

Live images from Dunedin's University Oval where Alastair Cook and Nick Compton hauled England towards safety on day four with patient centuries.

Fightback pleases Anderson

James Anderson was left to reflect on a much better day with the ball as England fought back against the Hamish Rutherford-inspired New Zealand.

Tourists react to record-breaking Rutherford

Chris Devine

A James Anderson-led revival in the field and miserable evening weather brought welcome relief for England on day three in Dunedin after Hamish Rutherford’s wonderful 171 had strengthened New Zealand’s hold on the first Test.