Ben Stokes retires as England faces sixth defeat in eight Tests
Ben Stokes retired after England's third Test against New Zealand on the fifth day. This match marked England's sixth defeat in their last eight Tests, leaving them with only two wins from the last ten. The team's poor record continues to raise questions about future changes in their lineup.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 09:08 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 09:20 UTC
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