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| |  Monday, 20 January, 2003, 12:53 GMT England heads held highCaptain Nasser Hussain insists England have made progress this winter despite defeat in the final Test in New Zealand.   New Zealand claim brilliant winEngland are beaten before tea on the final day as New Zealand win by 78 runs to grab a 1-1 draw in the series.  Parore passes milestoneWicket-keeper Adam Parore claims his 200th Test victim in his final Test for New Zealand as they beat England in Auckland. Hoggard climbs rankings England's Matthew Hoggard moves up 10 places in the Test bowling rankings after a successful winter in India and New Zealand. ICC dismisses floodlight complaints The ICC says it is up to umpires whether players are asked to play under floodlights, despite England's concerns. Barmy Army memories BBC Sport Online's Phil Long looks back over a long winter of hard cricket and harder drinking. England's boldness backfires BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew says England's tactics were all wrong on the final day in Auckland. Hussain praises his men England's defeated captain in Auckland, Nasser Hussain, applauds his team for their spirited winter work. England suffer from cavalier stand BBC Sport's Rob Bonnet believes England should beware devaluing their drawn series in New Zealand with reckless attitudes. Drum calls it a day Chris Drum retires from international cricket as New Zealand announce a 14-man squad to tour Pakistan. Cairns targets World Cup New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns vows to be back in action in time for next year's World Cup following knee surgery. New Zealand hang on for draw New Zealand are content to bat out a draw after England set them 356 to win the second Test in Wellington. Hussain pleased with passion Captain Nasser Hussain praises England's ability to overcome the grief at Ben Hollioake's death in the drawn second Test. Tourists' minds on Hollioake Andrew Caddick says events off the field overshadowed England's push to clinch victory in the second Test. Astle stars but England win England beat New Zealand by 98 runs in the first Test in Christchurch despite a blistering 222 by Nathan Astle. Skipper Hussain delighted Captain Nasser Hussain praises the character shown by England following their victory over New Zealand. High octane cricket Three of the four fastest Test double centuries have been scored in the last month, showing just how much the game has changed. Astle seals one-day series win New Zealand clinch the one-day series thanks to a Nathan Astle ton in the final match against England in Dunedin. Flintoff takes England home England beat New Zealand by 33 runs in Auckland to set up a deciding match in the five-game one-day series. England keep series alive England beat New Zealand by 43 runs in the one-day match in Napier to keep themselves in the series. Kiwis humiliate England England surrender to New Zealand in the second one-day international in Wellington. Astle guides Kiwis to win New Zealand beat England by four wickets in the opening one-day international. Good to be home James Foster looks back on a gruelling first winter with England, and is hopeful that he will be one of those named for a central contract. Kiwis leave it late New Zealand batsman Mark Richardson offers his final reflections on the Test series against England. Good winter's work A drawn Test series in New Zealand was a disappointment but England should be content with the results of their tours. Gritty series ends even New Zealand broadcaster Bryan Waddle looks back on a Test series that lived up to predictions as a close-fought battle. Always a tough nut to crack New Zealand's decent Test record at home is maintained by the Auckland win, says Thrasy Petropoulos. Floodlights under scrutiny After England's fielding problems in Auckland, BBC Sport Online examines the pros and cons of using floodlights in Test matches. Tuff enough for Kiwis BBC Sport Online's Thrasy Petropoulous looks at Daryl Tuffey, the New Zealand seamer who took six wickets in England's first innings at Auckland. Fans bid farewell to Ben England cricket supporter Phil Long collects the thoughts of fellow Barmy Army members about the sad death of Ben Hollioake. Drum highlights divide New Zealander Chris Drum's decision to retire illustrates the different between Test cricket's haves and have-nots. | |
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