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Patel and Vettori sorry for heavy drinking

Jeetan Patel and Daniel Vettori have apologised for their “completely unacceptable” behaviour on a night out, which left the former unable to take the field versus England in Queenstown.

Swann optimistic of early-summer return

Graeme Swann is hoping a second operation on his elbow will save his career, and give him a shot at more Ashes glory.

No play all day in Dunedin

Chris Devine

England were kept waiting for their first taste of Test action in 2013 as bad light and subsequent rain prevented any play on day one of the series-opener with New Zealand. Graeme Swann was ruled out through injury prior to the toss.

Swann to undergo elbow operation

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand due to a right elbow injury.

Cook ranks size of task ahead

Rob Barnett

Alastair Cook has no doubt this month’s series with New Zealand will be closely fought even though the sides are far apart in the Test rankings.

Bracewell out of first Test

Seamer Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the opening Test with England due to his injured foot.

Video preview: New Zealand v England

Alastair Cook, Steven Finn, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad give their thoughts on what awaits in the three-Test series.

Finn ready for Tests

England are ready to unleash Steven Finn on New Zealand’s Test batsmen off his new, improved short run.

New Zealand sweat over Bracewell

Doug Bracewell will have to prove his fitness for the first Test against England after suffering a mystery foot injury at home over the weekend.

Flower expects England response

Team director Andy Flower is confident England will put a “sloppy” and “ring-rusty” display well behind them in the first Test against New Zealand.