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Headingley
England vs. New Zealand abandoned
Rain causes the first day of the second Test between England and New Zealand to be called off at Headingley.
16:10
Headingley
No play on first day at Headingley
Persistent rain prevents any action between England and New Zealand on day one of the second Test at Headingley.
15:36
Headingley
Second Test match delayed by rain
The opening session of the second Test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley has been washed out by rain.
12:32
Alastair Cook on October 24, 2012
Alastair Cook focused on series victory
Alastair Cook says that England must not lose focus ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand.
06:04
Marcus Trescothick
Marcus Trescothick "devastated" by Somerset form
Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick admits that he is "devastated" by his side's poor start to the season.
May 23, 17:11
Umpire Asad Rauf looks-on as rain falls during day four of the Second Test match between New Zealand and England on March 17, 2013
Umpire Asad Rauf withdrawn from ICC Champions Trophy
Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf is pulled from officiating in the ICC Champions Trophy in England due to reports of an alleged police investigation.
May 23, 14:20
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
Alastair Cook targets New Zealand whitewash
Alastair Cook is aware of the importance of winning Test series ahead of the Ashes later in the summer.
May 23, 13:16
Joe Root
Joe Root relishing Headingley Test
England batsman Joe Root reveals that he is relishing the opportunity to play his first Test match at Headingley.
May 22, 16:06
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia fine batsman David Warner £3,700 over Twitter comments
Australia fine batsman David Warner £3,700 for breaching a code of behaviour by having a war of words with two journalists on Twitter.
May 22, 11:52
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Pune Warriors India withdraw from Indian Premier League
Pune Warriors India withdraw from the Indian Premier League after they failed to pay the full franchise fees for the current year.
May 21, 15:43
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
Sir Ian Botham: 'Jimmy Anderson could beat my record'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Jimmy Anderson will beat his Test wicket record of 383.
May 21, 14:58
Ian Bell
England give Ian Bell green light to compete in second Test against New Zealand
Ian Bell will be part of an England unchanged side for the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley starting this Friday.
May 21, 09:19
Shanthakumaran Sreesanth
Rajasthan Royals terminate contracts of disgraced cricketers
Rajasthan Royals terminate the contracts of the arrested trio of S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila.
May 20, 18:45
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen, England unsure of Ashes fitness
Bowling coach David Saker reveals that there is uncertainty as to whether Kevin Pietersen will be fit for the Ashes.
May 20, 18:21
New Zealand's Bruce Martin during a practice session on March 4, 2013
Bruce Martin out of England tour
A calf injury means that New Zealand will be without Bruce Martin for the remainder of the their tour of England.
May 20, 13:43
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hits his half century against England during the first test on March 8, 2013
Brendon McCullum: 'New Zealand have wicketkeeping options'
Brendon McCullum is confident in New Zealand's wicketkeeping options should BJ Watling be deemed unfit for the second Test.
May 20, 13:02
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook delighted with England's bowling depth
Alastair Cook admits that England have fantastic strength in depth in the seam bowling department.
May 20, 12:43
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hits his half century against England during the first test on March 8, 2013
Brendon McCullum rues "one hour of madness" against England
Brendon McCullum praises Stuart Broad for his performance during England's win over New Zealand.
May 20, 07:39
Mohammad Hafeez in action on September 20, 2010
Mohammad Hafeez: 'Our bowling attack suits English conditions'
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez feels that his side's bowling attack are suited well for English conditions.
May 20, 04:40
Stuart Broad
Alistair Cook: 'Stuart Broad is world class'
Alistair Cook hails the contribution of Stuart Broad after the fast bowler took career-best figures of 44-7 in the first Test against New Zealand.
May 19, 15:35
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad hails James Anderson's contribution
Stuart Broad feels that James Anderson is deserving of the credit for England's win over New Zealand.
May 19, 15:05
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum on January 3, 2013
Brendon McCullum: 'We panicked'
Brendon McCullum admits that his New Zealand side were powerless to deal with the bowling of England's Stuart Broad.
May 19, 14:52
New Zealand's Tim Southee appeals for a wicket during the fifth day of the first test against England on March 9, 2013
England all out, New Zealand need 239 to win first Test
England limp to 213 all out in their second innings of the first Test against New Zealand, leaving the tourists a victory target of 239.
May 19, 12:05
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
David Warner facing disciplinary hearing for Twitter outburst
Batsman David Warner is charged with breaking Cricket Australia's code of behaviour because of a Twitter outburst against two journalists.
May 19, 10:04
Joe Root
Joe Root: England are "quite down"
Joe Root describes the England dressing room as "quite down" following their late collapse against New Zealand.
May 18, 19:20
NZ's Kane Williamson drives a shot against South Africa in a one-day international on January 22, 2013
Kane Williamson: Lord's Pitch "suiting the bowlers"
New Zealand's Kane Williamson fears that the state of the pitch at Lord's could hamper his side's chances against England.
May 18, 18:58
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose late wickets
New Zealand respond by claiming four England wickets during the evening session at Lord's.
May 18, 18:32
England's Jonathan Trott bats during day 3 of the first test against New Zealand on May 18, 2013
England lose openers during afternoon
Jonathan Trott and Joe Root steady England's second innings against New Zealand following the loss of Alastair Cook and Nick Compton.
May 18, 15:44
James Anderson
England bowl out New Zealand in morning session
England gain control during the morning session on day three of their Test encounter against New Zealand.
May 18, 13:03
James Anderson
James Anderson wants to overtake Ian Botham with England Test wickets
James Anderson feels that he could overtake Ian Botham as England's leading Test wicket-taker one day.
May 18, 10:54
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Cricket Australia probe David Warner tweets
Cricket Australia confirm that they are investigating an expletive-filled Twitter outburst from opening batsman David Warner.
May 18, 10:24
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor plays a shot on November 25, 2012
Ross Taylor happy with day two at Lord's
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor reveals that his side are happy after day two of the first Test against England at Lord's.
May 17, 20:20
James Anderson
James Anderson: 'First Test in the balance'
England bowler James Anderson believes that the first Test against New Zealand is "in the balance" following the second day of play at Lord's.
May 17, 20:07
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
England fight back on day two against New Zealand
James Anderson leads the England fight back on day two of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
May 17, 19:04
James Anderson
England take two wickets by tea following innings struggle
James Anderson takes two early wickets for England with New Zealand on 53-2 following an innings struggle by the hosts.
May 17, 16:00
England bowler Jimmy Anderson celebrates taking the wicket of NZ's Peter Fulton on March 7, 2013
James Anderson takes 300th Test wicket for England
James Anderson takes his 300th Test wicket for his country, becoming the fourth bowler to do so in an England shirt.
May 17, 15:04
New Zealand's Tim Southee appeals for a wicket during the fifth day of the first test against England on March 9, 2013
England struggle against New Zealand
New Zealand reduce England to 209-8 after the morning session of day two of the first Test match at Lord's.
May 17, 13:00
England batsman Jonathan Trott in action against New Zealand on March 14, 2013
Jonathan Trott: 'New Zealand made it tough'
Jonathan Trott admits that New Zealand provided tough opposition for England on day one of the first Test at Lord's.
May 16, 18:36
Alastair Cook leaves the field after being caught out by BJ Watling on May 16, 2013
England lose Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott by tea against New Zealand
England lose Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott by tea against New Zealand as they sit on 113-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
May 16, 15:57
Alastair Cook
England make slow start against New Zealand
England make a slow, but solid, start in the opening session of the first Test match with New Zealand.
May 16, 13:03