Ben Stokes' Farewell Match Sees England Fall to New Zealand

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday, June 28.

Daily Mail Sports - Ben Stokes, England captain, announced this Test would be his last.

BBC - New Zealand cricket team, including players Devon Conway, Tom Latham, and Henry Nicholls.

WHAT:

BBC - New Zealand's victory marked their first series win in England since 2021 and their first series win of three or more Tests in England in 14 years.

Daily Mail Sports - England's defeat was their first home defeat in a series of more than two Tests for 14 years.

BBC - England's total score in the second innings was 212, with Jamie Smith scoring 60 runs.

BBC - New Zealand won the series 2-1.

BBC - England scored 354 and 212 in their innings, while New Zealand scored 438 and 288-9 declared.

BBC - Ben Stokes took 4 wickets for 70 runs, and Jofra Archer took 4 wickets for 53 runs.

BBC - New Zealand's victory marked their fourth series win in England.

Daily Mail Sports - Ben Stokes' captaincy ended with a record of seven defeats in nine Tests.

Daily Mail Sports - England's total score in the second innings was 212, with Jamie Smith scoring 60 runs.

BBC - New Zealand's victory marked their first series win in England since 2021 and their first series win of three or more Tests in England in 14 years.

Daily Mail Sports - England's defeat was their first home defeat in a series of more than two Tests for 14 years.

Daily Mail Sports - England lost to New Zealand by 160 runs.

BBC - New Zealand won the series 2-1.

BBC - England scored 354 and 212 in their innings, while New Zealand scored 438 and 288-9 declared.

BBC - Ben Stokes took 4 wickets for 70 runs, and Jofra Archer took 4 wickets for 53 runs.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The match took place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - England will begin a white-ball series against India on Wednesday.

BBC - The match was the third Rothesay Test.

BBC - The final day of the Test was noted as day five of five.

WHY:

BBC - The defeat highlighted the current struggles of the England cricket team, marking their seventh defeat in nine Tests.

BBC - England has not won a series since 2024.

Daily Mail Sports - The series was characterized by off-field drama, contributing to England's struggles.

Daily Mail Sports - The series was dominated by off-field drama, contributing to England's struggles.

BBC - The defeat highlighted the current struggles of the England cricket team, marking their seventh defeat in nine Tests.

BBC - England has not won a series since 2024.

HOW:

BBC - England's batting collapse was highlighted by a score of 103-4 by the close of day four, leading to their eventual all-out score of 212.

BBC - Joe Root was run out by a direct hit from Henry Nicholls, contributing to England's collapse.

BBC - England's batting collapse was highlighted by a score of 103-4 by the close of day four, leading to their eventual all-out score of 212.

BBC - England's batting was characterized by a collapse, with a score of 103-4 by the close of day four, leading to their eventual all-out score of 212.

BBC - England's batting collapsed, with a self-inflicted score of 103-4 by the close of day four.

BBC - Joe Root was run out by a direct hit from Henry Nicholls, contributing to England's collapse.

New Zealand has secured a significant victory, winning the series against England 2-1, marking their first series win in England since 2021 and their first series win of three or more Tests in 14 years. England's total score in the second innings was 212, with Jamie Smith contributing 60 runs, while the team's struggles continued, resulting in their seventh defeat in nine Tests and their first home defeat in a series of more than two Tests in 14 years. The match saw England's batting collapse, highlighted by a score of 103-4 by the close of day four, and Joe Root's run out by a direct hit from Henry Nicholls played a crucial role in their all-out score.