Colly suffers late setback
2008-05-09 15:34:11England batsman Paul Collingwood has suffered a shoulder injury less than a week before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
England in New Zealand 2008
Collingwood suffers injury worry
2008-05-09 14:27:25England batsman Paul Collingwood has a shoulder problem just days before the Lord's Test against New Zealand.
New Zealand have no chance in series, insists former England coach Lloyd
2008-05-09 14:00:17Former coach David Lloyd believes England will win the Test series against New Zealand 3-0 - with or without Andrew Flintoff
England contemplate recalling Flintoff and Hoggard for first Test of summer
2008-05-09 11:50:07Michael Vaughan spoke of a new era in New Zealand but now, less than two months later, England will contemplate recalling two members of the old guard. Andrew Flintoff 's rapid return to peak form as a fast bowler puts one piece of temptation in the way of the selectors this weekend, while Hoggard's encouraging start to the season means there are two possible changes to a four-man attack at Lord's
Flintoff hoping for Lord's call-up
2008-05-09 11:03:26Andrew Flintoff says he is ready to return for England in the first Test against New Zealand next week despite his dismal form with the bat this season.
Freddie - I'm ready
2008-05-09 07:49:35England talisman Andrew Flintoff has urged the selectors to name him in the side for next week's first Test against New Zealand.
Flintoff: Pick Me!
2008-05-09 07:41:50England talisman Andrew Flintoff has urged the selectors to name him in the side for next week's first Test against New Zealand.
Johnathan Trott shows Ian Bell the way
2008-05-09 00:01:00Derbyshire (270 and 3-0) trail Warwickshire (310) by 37 runsIan Bell missed out on a prime opportunity to hone his form ahead of England's first test against New Zealand when he fell to a loose stroke after looking well set while Johnathan Trott demonstrated the possibilities with his first 100 in two years.
England Lions 280 v New Zealand: Wright times his assault perfectly to wag Lions' tail
2008-05-08 23:00:01Luke Wright brought cheer to the England selectors for the second time in a week yesterday when he struck a sparkling hundred for the England Lions against New Zealand in Southampton. On Wednesday Wright revealed that he had turned down a lucrative approach to play in the Indian Premier League so that he could focus on playing for England, and he enhanced his chances of achieving that goal considerably by producing the Lions only notable performance of the day.
Notts 202 & 106-2 Kent 238: Broad falls short of Sidebottom as Kent hit back
2008-05-08 23:00:01It was a tale of two England bowlers yesterday as advantage in this match see-sawed from one side to the other then back again. Ryan Sidebottom and Stuart Broad could not have enjoyed more contrasting fortunes. Both had featured in the final Test of the series in New Zealand last winter, but whether both make it to the first Test against the Kiwis at Lord's next week is another matter.
WRIGHT'S TEST HINT
2008-05-08 23:00:00Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.
WRIGHT'S TEST HINT
2008-05-08 23:00:00Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.
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Luke Wright's test hint
2008-05-08 23:00:00Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.
Luke Wright's test hint
2008-05-08 23:00:00Luke Wright has made smashing New Zealand bowlers his speciality and served up another tasty treat with his second ton of the season to rescue the England Lions.
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Luke Wright ton saves face for England Lions
2008-05-08 20:01:00Day One: England Lions (280) v New Zealand Luke Wright could have been on a plane to India, but instead spent the day scoring a feisty hundred for England Lions against New Zealand, writes Derek Pringle.
Wright Sets Sights On England Spot
2008-05-08 19:41:07Luke Wright is eyeing a place in England's Test team after his century against New Zealand.
Kiwis torment Lions
2008-05-08 18:47:06New Zealand bounced back strongly after losing the toss and enduring a wicketless first session to dismiss England Lions for 280.
Only fools rush in - Beefy and Athers agree that England should wait on Flintoff
2008-05-08 17:05:10England legend Sir Ian Botham does not believe all-rounder Andrew Flintoff should be rushed back into action for next week's first Test against New Zealand. Flintoff missed the winter series in Sri Lanka and New Zealand after undergoing a fourth operation on a troublesome ankle late last year
New Zealand put England Lions on back foot
2008-05-08 16:10:00Day one (tea): England Lions (126-5) v New Zealand Three wickets for opening bowler Chris Martin puts England's second string in trouble at the Rose Bowl.
Black Cap tourists have England Lions in trouble on opening day
2008-05-08 15:55:10New Zealand's attack warmed up for next month's opening Test by claiming five wickets in 11 overs to plunge England Lions into trouble on the opening day of their four-day warm-up match. Having decided to bat first and battled cautiously to 49 without loss from 29 overs at lunch, England Lions seemed set to lay a platform for a major first innings total
Kiwis To Manage Mills Workload
2008-05-08 08:05:32New Zealand have admitted they will have to manage the workload of Kyle Mills if he is to get through the Test series against England unscathed.
Atherton: Leave Flintoff Out
2008-05-08 07:48:06Former England skipper Michael Atherton believes Andrew Flintoff should not be called up for the first Test against New Zealand.
Mills burden worries Kiwis
2008-05-08 07:18:56New Zealand say they will carefully manage the workload of Kyle Mills against England.
Vettori awaits verdict on finger
2008-05-08 06:20:12New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will learn this weekend whether an injured finger will prevent him playing a full role in next week's first Test against England at Lord's.
Win a luxury trip to Lord's for the first Test
2008-05-07 23:30:11England begin their bid for back-to-back Test series victories over New Zealand next week and Sportsmail and Sky HD, the UK's only dedicated high definition service, have teamed up to offer a reader and guest access to an exclusive at Lord's on Saturday week for the third day of the Test
Nottinghamshire 202 Kent 33-4: Sidebottom on cue to stun Kent
2008-05-07 23:00:01Ryan Sidebottom's timing and location could not have been more ideal. The England selectors met here yesterday for early deliberations on the composition of the team for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's next week.
Key expects his hopefuls to give Kiwis stern test
2008-05-07 23:00:01Robert Key will today lead an England Lions side attempting to pursue personal agendas in front of the selectors as they try to undermine New Zealand's build-up to the opening Test in a four-day warm-up game at the Rose Bowl.
Freddie Flintoff flops
2008-05-07 23:00:00Lancashire's Andrew Flintoff was out for a first-ball duck against Durham as he looked to impress selectors ahead of the England squad announcement for next week's First Test with New Zealand.
Freddie Flintoff flops
2008-05-07 23:00:00Lancashire's Andrew Flintoff was out for a first-ball duck against Durham as he looked to impress selectors ahead of the England squad announcement for next week's First Test with New Zealand.
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Andrew Flintoff is out for a duck but thrills with the ball
2008-05-07 23:00:00Lancashire's Andrew Flintoff was out for a first-ball duck against Durham as he looked to impress selectors ahead of the England squad announcement for next week's First Test with New Zealand.