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Cook thrilled by Root's success

Joe Root’s stunning start to life as an international cricketer is set to provide England with a selection dilemma - and Alastair Cook would not have it any other way. "It's a good problem to have," said the skipper.

Anderson shines as England draw level

Matthew Sherry

James Anderson led the way as England delivered a ruthlessly efficient display to level the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

Anderson shines as England draw level

Matthew Sherry

Images from Napier where James Anderson led the way as England delivered a ruthlessly efficient display to level the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

Buttler awarded increment contract

Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.

Anderson hungry for more

James Anderson is rightfully proud of his newly acquired status as England’s record wicket-taker, but admits his primary concern at present is the one-day international series with New Zealand.

Compton keen to kick on

Nick Compton is looking forward to showing what he can really do in an England shirt when his second series as an international gets under way.

Woakes takes inspiration from Anderson

Record-breaking James Anderson is already passing on a legacy to England’s future as well as entering new wicket-taking territory in the present.

Injuries force Black Caps changes

New Zealand have called up Hamish Rutherford and Tim Southee for the last two one-day internationals against England after Martin Guptill and Mitchell McClenaghan sustained injuries in the opening contest.

Guptill the difference - Cook

England were ambushed by 'wounded soldier' Martin Guptill as New Zealand won the first one-day international by three wickets.

McCullum and Guptill deny England

Chris Devine

Brendon McCullum delivered another match-winning performance in Hamilton and received admirable assistance from the injured Martin Guptill as New Zealand defeated England by three wickets in a thrilling one-day international.