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England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ

England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
BBC England Thursday 18 June 2026, 18:15 UTC 1 min read
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England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
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