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'Inept' and 'brainless' bouncer barrage leaves England on the back foot

'Inept' and 'brainless' bouncer barrage leaves England on the back foot

England opt for short-ball ploy immediately on day two at Kia Oval but plan backfires as New Zealand loot 100 runs in under 20 overs; Sky pundits Michael Atherton. Nasser Hussain slam approach as "history repeats itself" for Joe Root's men; England 222-6 and 169 runs behind at stumps

Thursday 18 June 2026 21:06, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13555473/england-pay-price-for-inept-and-brainless-morning-session-as-new-zealand-take-control-of-second-test

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