Ryan Sidebottom dismissed dangerous all-rounder Jacob Oram to reward England’s opening bowlers for a disciplined start to day two.

James Anderson warned England to beware the dangerous New Zealand middle order as both sides battle to gain an early advantage in the opening npower Test at Lord’s.

Pictures from Lord's as England face New Zealand

Ryan Sidebottom removes New Zealand's Jacob Oram as England make inroads on day two of the first Test.

Michael Clarke will miss the first test against the West Indies in Jamaica after staying in Sydney to attend the funeral of his fiancee's father. Cricket Australia said Clarke would not arrive in Jamaica until May 24, two days after the start of the first test.

Brendon McCullum says New Zealand are still in the first Test against England despite slipping to 208-6.

Brendon McCullum was pragmatic after he fell cruelly short of a Lord’s hundred once again, having instigated a New Zealand fightback in the first npower Test against England.

Brendon McCullum suffered more century heartbreak at Lord’s as England cut short New Zealand’s fightback on the opening day of the first npower Test.

Big-hitting Brendon brightens a gloomy day at Lord's

Hampshire can press on with preparing for the £45million development of the Rose Bowl, after receiving a final official go-ahead.

Big-hitting Brendon McCullum will provide the batting experience in New Zealand’s new-look Test team against England at Lord's

"Sensational batting from Brendon McCullum - he deserved a century" - CN

Steve Waugh believes England have the talent to challenge Australia in next year's Ashes series.