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Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat

Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
BBC News Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:57 UTC 1 min read
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England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.
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