England suffers 160-run defeat to New Zealand as Bazball era ends

England ended the Bazball era with a 160-run defeat against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, concluding the series 2-1 in favor of the visitors. This match marked a significant turn from the initial successes of Bazball, highlighted by early victories under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. England faced challenges, ultimately falling short in high-stakes contests against India and Australia during Stokes' tenure. With Stokes retiring from international cricket, England now faces questions about its leadership and strategy moving forward.