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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.

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.

Elements halt England push

Matthew Sherry

Live images from day four at Wellington's Basin Reserve, where defiance from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor combined with inclement weather to dent England's victory hopes in the second Test.

Sister act serves Broad well

Stuart Broad’s conscientious sister Gemma has helped the England fast bowler rediscover his wicket-taking knack.

Brilliant Broad boosts England hopes

Matthew Sherry

Stuart Broad played a starring role as England moved into a dominant position in the second Test against New Zealand.

Brilliant Broad boosts England hopes

Matthew Sherry

Live images from day three at Wellington's Basin Reserve, where Stuart Broad played a starring role as England moved into a dominant position.

Prior plays down lofty accolades

Such is the consistency of Matt Prior’s strong run-scoring and the standard of his glovework, he is increasingly being likened to England’s greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen even if he prefers to ignore such comparisons.