England heads towards defeat as Stokes retires in third Test vs New Zealand

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

England heads towards defeat as Stokes retires in third Test vs New Zealand
Summary

During day four of the ongoing third Test at an unspecified venue, England faced significant challenges as all-rounder Ben Stokes retired due to injury. The team struggles to secure a competitive position against New Zealand as they seek to recover from a poor performance thus far in the match. Stokes' absence adds to England's woes, potentially affecting their strategy moving forward. The game remains under contention, with developments expected as play continues.

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  • •Ben Stokes retires due to injury on day four of the Test.
  • •England struggles against New Zealand in the ongoing match.
  • •The third Test's performance could affect England's series standing.
  • •The match remains in progress with further developments anticipated.
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Highlights from day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand.

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