A good time to blow away the opposition

Barney Douglas on 12 Mar

Well, it ain't called windy Wellington for nowt. The first practice today (optional) was greeted with winds so strong, they almost took the nets and e...

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All set for the Test end of the tour

Barney Douglas on 04 Mar

Well, some might say the business end of proceedings is just about to get underway. Michael Vaughan has returned to the fold seemingly refreshed after...

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New additions to the England family

Andrew Walpole on 29 Feb

Encircled by trees and blessed with grassy embankments for spectators, The University Oval in Dunedin where England are playing their two warm-up matc...

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No-one wants an albatross around their necks pre-Test

Barney Douglas on 29 Feb

Well the sunshine disappeared as quickly as the England batting order in Dunedin. Not really the preparation that was hoped for as having won the toss...

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And so the baton is handed over

Barney Douglas on 25 Feb

In the end, the rain came and ruined everything. We might as well have been back in England, for all the timing of Mother Nature.

For anyone in the...

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Wright came mighty close

Barney Douglas on 23 Feb

Well after I personally guaranteed a victory in Auckland (well an improved performance - same difference), the series has gone into another gear with ...

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It's as close as predicted

James Avery on 21 Feb

Many anticipated this ODI series between England and the Blackcaps to be a closely fought contest, and those predictions appear to be founded with the...

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Reaching the heights in Auckland

Barney Douglas on 15 Feb

Well, it seems that I have an aversion to simple travel. Why do something straightforward when you can jump through hoops, take wrong turns, run for f...

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