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England (67-3) v New Zealand England’s last dress rehearsal before the Ashes starts badly, after winning toss and going into lunch three wickets down.

‘ Essex v Kent | LV= County Championship | The Essex County Ground | Day Three Toss: Kent won the toss and elected to field. Teams: Essex: Westley, Mickleburgh, Bopara, Pettini, Foakes, Foster, ten Doeschate, Napier, Masters, Topley, Craddock. Kent: Northeast, Key, Nash, Powell, Stevens, Jones, Tredwell, Coles, Harmison, Davies, Shrek

TwelfthMan goes behind the scenes during the Investec Test series against New Zealand, this time with former England fast bowler Dean Headley meeting some fans and reflecting on England’s chances.

Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Amid the intriguing but dark saga of the unfolding spot fixing and betting scam, two-time champions Chennai Super Kings take on traditional underachievers Mumbai Indians in the final of the controversy-ridden sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens here Sunday.

Follow over-by-over commentary of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.

Only 18 overs were possible on the third day up at the Emirates Durham ICG, due to the weather. Durham pushed on adding a further 52 runs to their lead, and Harris took the wicket of Stoneman for 50.

Dwayne Smith hits a half century as Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals with a ball to spare to reach their second IPL final.

England and New Zealand will return today to attempt to kick-start the second Test at Headingley after the first day was a complete washout.

‘If diving was good enough for Didier Drogba, it’s good enough for me,’ says England tail-ender

Incredible Moments from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Catches from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

2nd Inning Highlights from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Eye Candy from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Winning Moments from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Man of the Match from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Wickets from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Fours from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata

Post Match Interviews from Qualifier 2 of Pepsi IPL 2013 between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians played on May-24-2013 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kolkata