Cricket-NZ get chance for rapid revenge in home tests against England
(Reuters) - New Zealand will have a chance to exact rapid revenge for their 3-0 series loss in England when they host Brendon McCullum's side in two tests next February.
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NZ get chance for rapid revenge in home tests against England
New Zealand will have a chance to exact rapid revenge for their 3-0 series loss in England when they host Brendon McCullum's side in two tests next February.
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