Elliott is back amongst New Zealand’s list of centrally contracted players
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Following his heroics against South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals, New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has become one of three additions to the list of centrally contracted players for the 2015-16 season.
Cook now holds the record for being the youngest player in history to score 9,000 Test runs
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England captain Alastair Cook has edged out legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar as the youngest player in history to score 9,000 Test runs.
Cook (left) and McCullum (right) shake hands after the Test series ended as a 1-1 draw
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New Zealand spinner Mark Craig and batsman Kane Williamson picked up three wickets apiece to not only help the Black Caps crush England by 199 runs at Headingley, but also ensure that the Test series ended as a 1-1 draw.
The rain came just a few overs after lunch
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Heavy, persistent rain washed out a majority of the fourth day of the second Test at Headingley after New Zealand set England a target of 455 to win.
Watling became the first New Zealand batsman to score a Test century at Headingley
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New Zealand batsman BJ Watling scored an unbeaten hundred to put his side in a commanding position against England on the third day of the second Test at Headingley.
Lyth celebrates after scoring his maiden Test century
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New Zealand took three quick wickets to get themselves back in contention after England opener Adam Lyth scored his maiden Test century and captain Alastair Cook surpassed Graham Gooch as the country’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test history.
Ronchi smashed 13 boundaries and three sixes during his knock of 88
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New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi scored 88 and opener Tom Lathan made 84 to help their side recover from a poor start against England on a rain-affected first day at Headingley.
“Wherever he’s gone in the world he’s had great success”
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England batsman Joe Root has revealed that he is looking forward to working alongside newly appointed head coach Trevor Bayliss.
“We’re pretty confident we can come out and square the series”
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is confident the Black Caps can avenge their 124-run loss to England in the first Test at Lord’s by winning the second Test at Headingley, which starts on Friday.
“BJ’s not 100%, clearly his knee is still an issue”
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New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has admitted that he is unsure whether wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling and all-rounder Corey Anderson will be fit to play the second Test against England at Headingley on Friday.
