New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum did not mince words when describing his side's humiliation at the hands of England in the first ODI at Edgbaston, saying the hosts had been the far superior side.
England ODI captain Eoin Morgan was delighted with his side's massive win over New Zealand in the first ODI in Birmingham, going to far as to use the word 'perfect' when describing their efforts.
Joe Root and Jos Buttler smashed quick centuries as England trounced World Cup finalist New Zealand by a mammoth 210 runs to signal a bright start to new exciting era of ODI cricket for the Three Lions.
England fast bowler Steve Finn is one of only a few experienced faces in England's ODI squad to face New Zealand, but is excited to show the fans what the side can do, despite poor recent results in the format.
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor may not have had the best World Cup, and hasn't set the pitch ablaze against England yet, but hopes his half century against Leicestershire ahead of the ODI series will be a catalyst.
England assistant coach Paul Farbrace, who was at the helm during the recent Test series against New Zealand, insists England are growing in leaps and bounds, and have not been set back by the loss in the second Tests.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has credited his side's shift in fortunes over the past two years to the fact that they've changed their attitudes, from bemoaning their failures to being positive towards the game.
With New Zealand winning the second Test against England at Headingley, thus leveling the series the media online and in the UK papers were understandably alarmed, what with the Ashes being played in a month.
New Zealand have appointed former England allrounder Dimitri Mascarenhas as their bowling coach on a full-time basis after he had an interim role after the World Cup concluded in March.
New Zealand have appointed former England allrounder Dimitri Mascarenhas as their bowling coach on a full-time basis after he had an interim role after the World Cup concluded in March.
New Zealand have appointed former England allrounder Dimitri Mascarenhas as their bowling coach on a full-time basis after he had an interim role after the World Cup concluded in March.
New Zealand needed to take all 10 England wickets on day five in Leeds, and they managed to bowl the hosts out for 255 in the evening session to deny England the series, and record their first Test win in the UK since 1999.
The weather brought an early close to proceedings at Headingley on day four with England on 44 without loss, still needing an unlikely 411 more runs to win. New Zealand will need 10 wickets on day five to level the two-match series at one-all.
Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson may have been dropped from the ODI side to face New Zealand, but has been told he cannot play for Lancashire for the next few weeks as he must rest up before the Ashes.
Surrey batsman Jason Roy has only one England cap, in a T20, and is looking forward to making his ODI debut against New Zealand, saying he can win a game or two for his side if the conditions are right.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has continued to embark upon his media career, writing positively about the Test side, while also saying that Gary Ballance was 'not up to international standard' right now.
Ahead of a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has urged his team-mates to lose their fear of failure and replicate their county form on the international stage.
The second Test between England and New Zealand was in an interesting position at stump on day three in Leeds, as the Black Caps sat on 338 for six, BJ Watling on 100, after England were all out with the scores level on 350 before lunch.
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson is looking forward to the ODI series against England, which starts on 9 June, but is wary of the new players in the home side, as they're unknown quantities.
On yet another day when England players celebrated significant milestones, New Zealand fought back late with the new ball to claw their way back into a contest they looked well out of.
After becoming the first England cricketer to take 400 wickets in Test cricket, James Anderson said it was a proud moment to join bowlers who he admired to achieve the exclusive landmark.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was delighted with his side's win over England in Leeds this week, saying he was glad to see his players stick to their game plan despite being one-nil down after Lord's.
Elite umpire Steve Davis has announced that he will retire from international umpiring at the end of the upcoming ODI series between England and New Zealand, which concludes at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Saturday, 20 June.
James Anderson became the first English cricketer, and 12th overall, to reach the milestone of 400 wickets in Test cricket. We look at the important figures on the road to Anderson's significant landmark.
New Zealand slipped one place to fourth while England maintained their fifth position on the ICC Test Team Rankings following the conclusion of the Headingley Test, which the visitors won by 199 runs to square the two-Test series.
