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Finn offers England fresh hope

Live images from Auckland's Eden Park where England moved back into contention to win the series, even if it remains a tough ask, thanks to Steven Finn’s six wickets.

Finn keeps the faith

England know the only way to fight back after day one of the final Test is to keep cool and stay true to trusted methods. "You know you are only one spell away from turning the game on its head," said Steven Finn.

Fulton ton puts England on back foot

Rob Barnett

Peter Fulton’s maiden Test hundred dented England’s prospects of winning the series in New Zealand. He used his significant experience, chiefly from domestic cricket, to capitalise on Alastair Cook’s decision to bowl first.

Fulton ton puts England on back foot

Rob Barnett

Live images from Auckland's Eden Park where Peter Fulton’s maiden Test hundred dented England’s prospects of winning the series in New Zealand.

Bairstow to deputise for Pietersen

Jonny Bairstow will replace the injured Kevin Pietersen in the final Test against New Zealand at Eden Park, England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed.

Let's rise to the challenge - McCullum

Brendon McCullum is relishing the Test-series decider against England, insisting New Zealand are very much on an upward trajectory ahead of the Auckland encounter.

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.