Scyld Berry

Game is safer, faster, fairer and more professional that it was on my first tour in 1977 – but not necessarily better

Contest was won by leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed before coach Brendan McCullum took on Ben Stokes in a head-to-head showdown

McCullum backed the way his team batted in the 2-1 series defeat by Pakistan and confirmed that Pope would not be dropped

County cricket – in the shape of those who run it – has to take a look at itself after England, having reduced Pakistan to 177 for seven, conceded a lead of 77 to Pakistan for want of a pair of experienced finger-spinners.

Former England captain once admitted to a friend his ‘brain kept wandering into all kinds of thoughts’ during dark period of his career

Twenty-one-year old’s assured Test-debut 50 brought to mind several previous players who announced their brilliance early on

Expectations of Harry Brook are soaring like one of his sixes over extra over at Wellington's Basin Reserve, especially the one which left the batsman himself open-mouthed in amazement.

New Zealand win in India. England win in New Zealand . India win (and then lose) in Australia.

If you are already thinking about the Ashes, you can be sure the England hierarchy are too – our team have go at selecting the first Test XI

The role England’s captain play in the Test team is the central question facing both him and the Brendon McCullum ahead of huge year