1.   Cubs third baseman Steve Buechele was out of the lineup for the second straight game with a left side strain.

2.   Allrounder Oram has also made good progress with a side strain, team officials said.

3.   All-rounder Jacob Oram developed a side strain during the second game and will be flying back home with Astle Friday evening.

4.   But Pioline, who was treated for a side strain during the second set, staged a remarkable comeback.

5.   But Pioline, who was treated for a side strain during the second set, staged a remarkable comeback and even led in the fifth set.

6.   England was forced to continue without swing bowler Andy Caddick who is still nursing a side strain sustained late Saturday.

7.   It was a superb bowling performance from England given experienced swing bowler Andy Caddick was ruled out of the test with a side strain.

8.   Nash comes back to Test cricket after missing the two Test losses in South Africa with a side strain.

9.   New Zealand has lost Dion Nash, who has been ruled out of the match with a side strain.

10.   Off-spinner Shaun Udal has a side strain and is on painkillers to get through the one-day games.