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Kiwis value for Leeds leveller

Our Dave Tickner reckons New Zealand are a huge price to pull off a series-levelling victory against England in Leeds.

Places on line as Pietersen lurks

Alastair Cook believes the spectre of Kevin Pietersen's return will create healthy competition in England's batting line-up.

Vettori future in doubt

Daniel Vettori's Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand's clash with England at Headingley on Friday.

Sussex go top with Somerset rout

A review of Thursday's action in the LV= County Championship as Sussex swiftly wrapped up victory over Somerset.

Agonising tie for Ireland

Ireland fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing national in Dublin as they tied with Pakistan.

O'Brien: It feels like a defeat

Post-match reaction to the ODI tie between Ireland and Pakistan.

Rauf dropped amid 'police' reports

Asad Rauf will not umpire at next month's Champions Trophy following reports that he is being investigated by police.

Cook expects tough Test

Captain Alistair Cook is not banking on Headingley being a bowler's paradise when England face New Zealand.

Magoffin rips through Somerset

A review of Wednesday's action in the LV= County Championship today, where Steve Magoffin starred for Sussex.

BJ Watling out of second Test

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Headingley.