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Broad bowls England to stunning victory over NZ
May 20, 2013

his second ball low to England captain Alastair Cook at first slip and Williamson, who survived 24 balls for his six runs, inexplicably drove Broad #Sports # Cricket # NewsTracker # England # James Anderson # Stuart Broad # Lords # New Zealand
England seek improvement in home Tests against New Zealand
May 15, 2013

Alastair Cook and his team mates know they must focus fully on beating New Zealand under the enterprising leadership of Brendon McCullum."They under #Sports # Cricket # NewsTracker # England # New Zealand # Tests
Bopara recalled to England squad for Champions Trophy
by Tariq Engineer
May 03, 2013

Trophy 2013 commencing June 8. The same squad will also play in the three-match NatWest ODI series against New Zealand from May 31.Alastair Cook #Sports # Cricket # NewsTracker # England # Alastair Cook # Ravi Bopara # Champions Trophy 2013
Haddin brought back as vice captain for Ashes
Apr 24, 2013

learn from each other."Australia's planning and confidence to regain the Ashes from Alastair Cook's side when the first game begins at Trent Bridge #Australia # NewsTracker # Brad Haddin # Chris Rogers
Prior, De Villiers and Dhoni: Wicketkeepers or superheroes?
by Oliver Brett
Mar 28, 2013

, in general, Alastair Cooks men have produced a poor defence of the no.1 position they attained in 2011, losing series to Pakistan, South Africa and only #Inpraiseof # Matt Prior # MS Dhoni # AB de Villiers
New Zealand on the brink of series win against England
Mar 25, 2013

Part-time spinner Kane Williamson took two wickets, including that of Alastair Cook, just before stumps to put New Zealand firmly in charge #NewsTracker # England # Alastair Cook # New Zealand
New Zealand edge ahead of England on day two
Mar 23, 2013

Auckland: Steve Finn claimed six dismissals, Matt Prior took five catches and New Zealand snapped up the wickets of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott #NewsTracker # England # New Zealand # Tim Southee # Steve Finn
Fulton's maiden Test century frustrates England
Mar 22, 2013

), was unbeaten on 124 with Kane Williamson on 83 at stumps after England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and put the hosts in.The 22-year-old Williamson #NewsTracker # New Zealand vs England # Peter Fulton
Why India need batsmen like Sehwag and Dhawan
by Ashish Magotra
Mar 19, 2013

was built on one such knock. Alastair Cook was brilliant. But the man who brought India to its knees and destroyed their confidence was Kevin Pietersen #
Prior, Broad put England in control against New Zealand
Mar 15, 2013

by Alastair Cook, who had previously caught Peter Fulton for 1 when New Zealand was six. Taylor then walked past the first ball he faced from Broad #NewsTracker # England # Matt Prior # Stuart Broad # New Zealand

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