England bowling coach David Sekar feels that pacer James Anderson is performing below his best currently, given the standards he has set in the past. Sekar feels that Anderson isn't getting into rhythm. However, he is confident that the pacer is just a couple of spells away from getting back to becoming a match-winning bowler....
The second Test between New Zealand and England was declared a draw after the final day's play at Wellington's Basin Reserve was abandoned due to persistent rain.
Rain abandoned the fourth day's play between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on Sunday, with the hosts reached 162 for two in their second essay.
Rain delayed the start of play after lunch on Day Four of the second Test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve on Sunday. New Zealand were 153 for two in their second essay.
New Zealand were 77 for one in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the second Test against England, 134 runs in arrears after being forced to follow on.
New Zealand were all out for 254 in their first innings on day three of the second Test, trailing England by 211 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand were on Saturday fighting for survival on the third day of the second cricket Test against England as they went to lunch at 169 for five, needing a further 97 runs to avoid the follow on.
England dominated with bat and ball to leave New Zealand struggling on 66 for three after setting an imposing first innings total of 465 on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.