1999 'slur' a big motivation for New Zealand

Christchurch (New Zealand): New Zealand will fight to redress the "slur" that belittled its last series victory over England when the first Test starts on Wednesday. Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming believes the 2-1 series win in England in 1999 was given

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