England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test

BBC England Sunday 28 June 2026, 17:44 UTC 1 min read

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England face a mountainous task to send Ben Stokes into retirement with victory over New Zealand after captain drops astonishing announcement day four of deciding Test at Trent Bridge.

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Ben Stokes: England captain reveals 'tough' decisions behind international retirement and why it is 'best thing' for him England captain Ben Stokes made a mid-match retirement announcement on day four of their Test series decider with New Zealand; Stokes explained his reasons for ending his 15-year international career and what led to the decision Sunday 28 June 2026 20:34, UK Ben Stokes insists retiring from international cricket is the “best thing” for him after sensationally confirming...

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