England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes' career ends with series defeat

Ben Stokes' England cricket career has come to an end with a series defeat against New Zealand in the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, concluding on June 29, 2026. New Zealand won the match after posting 438 in their first innings, featuring centuries from Conway (157) and Latham (151), then declaring their second innings at 288-9, with Mitchell scoring 100* and Ravindra 94. England were bowled out for 354 in their first innings, with Duckett scoring 113, and then for just 212 in their second innings, handing New Zealand the series victory.