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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.

Tourists react to record-breaking Rutherford

Chris Devine

Live images from Dunedin's University Oval where Hamish Rutherford's stunning 171 was followed by a belated England fightback on day three of the first Test with New Zealand.

England perplexed by batting troubles

England are at a loss to work out why they keep putting themselves under pressure with disappointing batting displays at the start of Test tours.

England punished for sloppy start

Chris Devine

New Zealand enjoyed a day of dominance in Dunedin as England continued their unwanted habit of starting an away Test series in disappointing fashion. The Black Caps closed 36 behind on 131 without loss in their first innings.

England punished for sloppy start

Chris Devine

Live images from Dunedin where New Zealand enjoyed a day of dominance as England continued their unwanted habit of starting an away Test series in disappointing fashion.

Panesar earns increment contract

ECB has announced that Sussex left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.

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.