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testing subst

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"England played their first {{subst:Cric T}} in 1888" gives
England played their first Test in 1888

which is actually
England played their first [[Test cricket|Test]] in 1888

no subst

"England played their first {{Cric T}} in 1888" gives
England played their first Test in 1888

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xyz {{subst:cr|ENG}} abc gives
xyz England abc
and xyz {{cr|ENG}} abc gives
xyz England abc