No Doug Bracewell as New Zealand unchanged for 2nd England Test
Agence France Presse | Monday March 11, 2013
Spinner Bruce Martin and opening batsman Hamish Rutherford both made their Test debuts in Dunedin, with Rutherford hitting 171 in his first innings, the seventh highest debut in Test history, and Martin taking five wickets.
Nick Compton thrilled to get first Test century
CricketNDTV | Saturday March 9, 2013
He was dismissed for a duck in the first innings in Dunedin and came out to bat in the second with England 293 behind after New Zealand scored 460-9 declared in reply to England's 167.
New Zealand vs England, 1st Test, Day 4: Statistical highlights
Rajesh Kumar | Saturday March 9, 2013
New Zealand piled up a huge lead over England while Alastair Cook and Nick Compton scored crucial hundred for the visitors on Day 4 of the Dunedin Test. Here are few of the statistical highlights from the day's play.
Stats Pack: Rutherford debut ton breaks many Test records
Rajesh Kumar | Friday March 8, 2013
Hamish Rutherford scored a Test century on debut to put New Zealand in a commanding position after third day of the first Test against England in Dunedin on Friday. Here are few of the statistical highlights from the day's play.
Michael Vaughan, Geoffrey Boycott blast 'sloppy' England
Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 7, 2013
England were bowled out in under two sessions, with several batsmen playing a key role in their own dismissal because of poor shots.
1st Test, Day 2: Debutants Hamish Rutherford, Bruce Martin rattle England
Associated Press | Thursday March 7, 2013
Kiwi opener Rutherford made 77 in his first Test innings and Peter Fulton was 46 not out as New Zealand closed within 36 runs of England's total. Earlier left-arm spinner Bruce Martin scalped 4 wickets.
Graeme Swann ruled out of New Zealand Test series
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 6, 2013
Swann was a surprise omission from the England side to face the Black Caps in the opening Test in Dunedin on Wednesday, with Monty Panesar taking his place.
New Zealand vs England first Test Day 1 washed out
Associated Press | Wednesday March 6, 2013
Playing hours will be extended on the remaining days to make up for lost time and only 30 overs are likely to be lost if a full days' play is possible on each of the next four days.
England confirmed as top-Test team
Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday March 11, 2012
England have secured the top spot in the International Cricket Council Test Championship table at the April 1 cut-off date, after the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa ended in a draw in Dunedin on Sunday.
1st Test: New Zealand, South Africa draw after rain washes out Day 5
ESPNcricinfo staff | Sunday March 11, 2012
The final day of the first Test promised to be an intriguing one, with South Africa needing eight wickets to win and New Zealand 264 runs, but 14 hours of incessant rain in Dunedin made play impossible and the match was called a draw just after 2pm.
1st Test: New Zealand scrape past South Africa on Day 2
ESPNcricinfo staff | Thursday March 8, 2012
A gripping second day of Test cricket at the University Oval in Dunedin left precious little separating the teams, with New Zealand five runs ahead of South Africa's 238, with a wicket in hand.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Honours even after Day 2
ESPNCricinfo staff | Thursday March 8, 2012
A gripping second day of Test cricket at the University Oval in Dunedin left precious little separating the teams, with New Zealand five runs ahead of South Africa's 238, with a wicket in hand.
Martin puts New Zealand on top against South Africa
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 7, 2012
New Zealand seized control of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday thanks to a stunning spell of three wickets in four balls from paceman Chris Martin.
Close games good for Test cricket: Yousuf
Saturday November 28, 2009
Pakistan skipper Mohammed Yousuf says close games are good advertisement for Test cricket.
Akmal ton leads Pakistan's chase, trail by 122 runs
Friday November 27, 2009
Despite a century on debut for Umar Akmal, Pakistan struggled to put on runs in search of parity on day three of the first Test against New Zealand.
