England must improve to retain Ashes: Andy Flower
England were relieved to avoid the embarrassment of losing to a team who came into the series in disarray following a poor run of results and controversy over Ross Taylor's removal as captain.New Zealand trending in the right direction: Brendon McCullum
Redemption was not a word McCullum would bother to countenance after his side were denied a Test series victory against England.Taylor not happy in New Zealand set-up
Taylor admitted that he was not entirely comfortable in the team following a dramatic Test series draw against England.Relieved England head home after wake-up call for Ashes
Alastair Cook's team return to England under no illusions they pulled off a great escape against New Zealand.High drama offers fitting end to tense Test series
Alastair Cook found himself pacing around the dressing room as the three-match Test series against New Zealand drew to a gripping climax at Eden Park on Tuesday.McCullum heartbroken having failed to upset England
"England were hell-bent on ensuring they didn't lose the match and unfortunately we weren't able to penetrate to get that one more wicket," the Kiwi captain said after the Auckland draw.Cook experiences relief and disappointment in NZ
England captain Alastair Cook breathed a sigh of relief that his side managed to scrape out a nail-biting draw in the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand on Tuesday, though disappointment was the over-riding emotion.Prior salutes phenomenal effort from England
Matt Prior was ecstatic after playing a match-saving innings for his side on the final day of the deciding Test between New Zealand and England at the Eden Park on Tuesday.3rd Test, Day 5: Thrilling draw at Auckland; NZ-Eng series ends 0-0
Matt Prior made a brilliant 110 not out to save the tourists' blushes in the final game of the series.
