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'Play straight, be great' - Why England must play for draw - Analysis

Former England captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test, and not be tempted to try and chase a big target with the hosts currently trailing New Zealand by 352 runs at The Oval.

'Play straight, be great' - Why England must play for draw - Analysis
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Former England captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test, and not be tempted to try and chase a big target with the hosts currently trailing New Zealand by 352 runs at The Oval.

Originally published at BBC Sport

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