Broad has had his trysts with injuries and form but has seemed to do enough when required to stay a step ahead of the rest. © Getty Images

Broad shows his class, Cook enjoys options

Consistency hasn’t been his forte, but when the conditions are in his favour and the rhythm’s right, Stuart Broad can be irresistible.

Broad after topping his previous Test-best of 7 for 72 against the West Indies at Lord's last year. © Getty Images

Anderson was the leader of the pack: Broad

Man of the Match Broad says his senior pace bowling colleague deserved the accolade more than him

Stuart Broad sliced through New Zealand's top order to end the morning session with figures of 5-22. New Zealand went into lunch on 29 for 6. None of the top six batsmen made double figures. © Getty Images

Broad picks up seven to humble New Zealand

New Zealand reach 29 for 6 at lunch on fourth day of the first Test against England, still 210 adrift of the target

But Tim Southee broke through, picking up three wickets in quick succession to tilt the game once again. England ended the day three on 180 for 6 with an overall lead of 205 runs. © Getty Images

A few stern words lifted the team: Southee

New Zealand pacer credits fight back against England on third day to straight talking from McCullum, Williamson

Joe Root (71) shared a third-wicket stand of 123 before Root’s exit sparked England's slump. © AFP

Southee strikes peg England back

Haft-centuries from Jonathan Trott and Joe Root help England stretch their lead to 205 by the end of the third day

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A decade of Anderson

After a bright start, it seemed as though Jimmy Anderson would fade from view. But having rediscovered old strengths and found new ones, he’s now the leader of the strongest bowling line-up England have had in decades

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Feels strange to receive heroes’ praise: Anderson

Pacer positive about over-taking Botham’s Test wickets tally after becoming fourth England player to top 300 wickets

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New Zealand nose ahead in first Test

New Zealand ride on Taylor’s brisk 66 to finish at 153 for 4, just 79 short of England’s 232, on day two

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