Key events3m agoTEA - New Zealand lead by 21815m agoWICKET! Foulkes c Brook b Stokes 6 (New Zealand 224-8)17m agoBen Stokes to retire from England duty after third Test48m agoFree tickets at Trent Bridge tomorrow1h agoWICKET! Nathan Smith c Smith b Archer 1 (New Zealand 206-7)1h agoWICKET! Mitchell Santner c Smith b Stokes 0 (New Zealand 205-6)2h agoWICKET! Tom Blundell c Gay b Archer 18 (New Zealand 204-5)3h agoLunch - New Zealand 180-4, lead by 264 runs.3h agoWICKET!!! Rachin Ravindra lbw b Shoaib Bashir 94 (New Zealand 180-4)5h agoPreambleTEA - New Zealand lead by 21882nd over: New Zealand 234-8 (Mitchell 63, Sears 4) Fifty-four runs in the session, Stokes bowling unchanged from lunch. He leads the team off, a shocked ground rising as one.“Oh, bloody hell.” Well exactly, James Brough.“What a loss to England. No more 10 over spells. No more ridiculous catches. No more murderous sixes. I don’t think he was a great batsman, but he played great innings - that double hundred against South Africa, the Ashes hundred at Headingley and the one at Lords in the Bairstow game were innings that so few players could produce. And then his captaincy - how many England captains have had such an effect on their side. I’ll miss him. I really will.”81st over: New Zealand 225-8 (Mitchell 61, Sears 1) That was a spine-tingling over, powered by emotion. Stokes looked overcome in the celebration of the wicket, hugging Brook for an age. The roar from the crowd would rival the winnings runs at Headingley 2019. We watch a video of Stokes speaking to the dressing room and telling them before play. Jacob Bethell sitting next to him looks stunned.“It looks as if Ben Stokes is taking a leaf out of Stuart Broad’s book, by announcing his retirement from international cricket,” writes John Starbuck. “As I type this, he takes another wicket, proving that going out on a high is the best option, but we shall, of course, miss him a lot.” They certainly will.Ben Stokes and Harry Brook hug after that wicket. Photograph: Philip Brown/Getty ImagesWICKET! Foulkes c Brook b Stokes 6 (New Zealand 224-8)Ian Botham, who are you? The news of Stokes’ retirement had just hit the crowd, who had risen to applaud and shout his name, when, with the first ball of his over, he persudes Foulkes to flash and Brook picks up a stunner at second slip.Teammates celebrate with Ben Stokes after the dismissal of Zak Foulkes. Photograph: Darren Staples/AFP/Getty ImagesBen Stokes to retire from England duty after third TestBen Stokes has announced his retirement as England Men’s Test Captain and from international cricket. Stokes will end his England career at the Third Rothesay Test Match at Trent Bridge.Richard Thompson, ECB Chair, said:“Ben Stokes leaves the international game as one of England’s greatest ever cricketers and one of the defining figures of his generation. His performances under pressure, his relentless competitiveness and his ability to produce the extraordinary when it matters most have given me and millions of other fans memories that will endure forever.“Whether inspiring victory in the biggest moments - not least driving England to World Cup wins in 2019 and 2022 and his heroic Ashes innings at Headingley - or leading the Test team with courage and conviction, Ben has been a talismanic figure in English cricket.“Beyond his remarkable achievements on the field, his performances have inspired many youngsters to embrace cricket with positivity and belief. We are losing a batsman, a bowler, a captain and a talisman. On behalf of the ECB, I want to thank Ben for everything he has given to our sport and wish him and his family every success and happiness for the future.”Richard Gould, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said:“Ben Stokes has made an immeasurable contribution to English cricket, not only through his exceptional skill as one of the world’s finest all-rounders, but through the commitment, resilience and passion he has demonstrated throughout his international career. His influence has extended far beyond statistics - inspiring teammates, supporters and young cricketers around the world through his leadership and unwavering desire to win. We are enormously grateful for his service to England and congratulate him on an extraordinary international career. His contribution to the game will be celebrated for many years to come.”81st over: New Zealand 224-7 (Mitchell 61, Foulkes 6) They don’t take the new ball. Atkinson continues, Smith still up to the stumps. And oh my, here is some news …80th over: New Zealand 222-7 (Mitchell 60, Foulkes 5)A tenth on the trot for Stokes, not a pinchable inch, or fraction of an inch, of extra flesh on him. Worryingly for England one scuttles along the ground. “Boring, boring Mitchell shout the crowd “– as New Zealand opt for a quick single, Foulkes slides at least a metre along the ground on his belly to ensure he makes his ground. A peach of a ball to finish, nips away from the dusty Foulkes.79th over: New Zealand 221-7 (Mitchell 59, Foulkes 5) Kids, this is creeket stipped to the bare bones. Mitchell has thrown away his shots and embraced the defensive nurdle. Some super keeping by Smith standing up to the stumps, as the ball riccochets off the pitch and into the gloves.Keeper Jamie Smith gathers the ball. Photograph: Manjit Narotra/ProSports/Shutterstock78th over: New Zealand 220-7 (Mitchell 58, Foulkes 5) A ninth over of this spell for Stokes, as a breeze ruffles his shirt. Smith and Brook thinks there has been at tickle from Foulkes on a caught behind. Stokes isn’t convinced but after Smith’s tip-off for the last wicket, he goes upstairs. No prizes this time – it wasn’t bat that squeaked, it was thigh.77th over: New Zealand 218-7 (Mitchell 58, Foulkes 3) A quick single prevents a third successive maiden and takes the lead to 300. Atkinson, brown arms, white wrist band, tiptoes in. There is a burst of energetic football style chanting from the crowd but it soon fades. Mitchell and Foulkes sprint another two. Michael Vaughan thinks Josh Tongue isn’t moving well in the field.76th over: New Zealand 215-7 (Mitchell 56, Foulkes 2) The new ball is available in another four overs. Until then, Stokes goes again, the crowd somnolent in the Sunday afternoon sun. Mitchell faces out another maiden, the last ball beats him past the outside edge, twisting out of the cracks.Free tickets at Trent Bridge tomorrow75th over: New Zealand 215-7 (Mitchell 56, Foulkes 2) A maiden from Atkinson.All power to Trent Bridge, who are letting spectators in for free tomorrow for what could be a thriller of a last day. Supporters can claim up to four free tickets per person by visiting tickets.trentbridge.co.uk.If you already have seats for day five, you should use your existing tickets, but will receive a full and automatic refund in the next ten days.For accessible seating, contact the ticket office on 0115 899 0300. Lines are open until 30 minutes after the close of play today, and re-open at 9am tomorrow.“Supporters are encouraged to make voluntary donations to the Trent Bridge Community Trust– the charity that delivers a variety of projects that have a profound and meaningful impact on lives across Nottinghamshire – should they wish to do so. Donations can be made at trentbridge.co.uk/trust.”Woo Hoo, free opportunity to make snakes. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock74th over: New Zealand 215-7 (Mitchell 56, Foulkes 2) Stokes, over number 21. Arms pistonning, hair shorn, slim face grimacing in effort. Mitchell continues his tortoise innings – he has hit three boundaries all day and he isn’t about to let loose again any time soon.73rd over: New Zealand 211-7 (Mitchell 53, Foulkes 1) Thanks Jim! Time to rest that weary head. Not much to report from Atkinson’s over, except the umpire had a little word with Mitchell who put his huge boot down the pitch as he thought about launching off on a run.James Wallace72nd over: New Zealand 210-7 (Mitchell 52, Foulkes 1) The game is ticking towards what could be a thrilling final day and a half denouement. New Zealand lead by 294 runs, England need to take three more wickets before they can start their attempt at a fourth innings run chase.Time for me to handover to Tanya Aldred to take you through to stumps. Goodbye!71st over: New Zealand 209-7 (Mitchell 51, Foulkes 1) Archer strides in with three slips in position. England have bowled really well today without much luck, New Zealand haven’t pulled away out of sight and that’s largely because they’ve been tied down by tight lines and a more tricksy day four wicket.70th over: New Zealand 208-7 (Mitchell 51, Foulkes 1) How will Daryl Mitchell play now? Will he chance his arm and carve some punishing boundaries to re-divert the pain back on England? He has Zak Foulkes for company who can certainly hold a bat, he used to open in first class cricket as a younger man. Don’t shoot the messenger!69th over: New Zealand 206-7 (Mitchell 50, Foulkes 0) Scintillating wicket maiden from Archer who now has 4-40 from 17 overs. England believe they can chase these runs, of course they do. Whether they can or not on this wearing pitch we shall see, and we’ll witness their attempt a bit sooner that it looked about 20 minutes go.Scintillating bowling from Jofra Archer as he dismisses Nathan Smith. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesWICKET! Nathan Smith c Smith b Archer 1 (New Zealand 206-7)Snorter from Jofra to get rid of Smith. Pace, bounce, edge, catch, GONE!Jofra’s done sammink!68th over: New Zealand 206-6 (Mitchell 50, Smith 1) Daryl Mitchell goes to an extremely patient and important half century. Nathan Smith joins him and is off the mark with a clip to leg. The crowd are up and England sense this is the moment…WICKET! Mitchell Santner c Smith b Stokes 0 (New Zealand 205-6)The England players mob Jamie Smith and the crowd make the biggest noise of the day as Santner is given out on review. Stokes drew the forward poke with a scrambled seam delivery that he thought passed the edge of the bat but Jamie Smith convinced him that Santner got a tickle. The review is called for and sure enough there is a murmur on snicko! Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Mitchell Santner with teammates. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters67th over: New Zealand 204-5 (Mitchell 49, Santner 0) Mitch Santner joins Mitchell in the middle. New Zealand’s lead is at 289. You’re thinking about the last time aren’t you?WICKET! Tom Blundell c Gay b Archer 18 (New Zealand 204-5)Blundell edges Archer wide of a diving Jacob Bethell at second slip and then swivels a pull shot fine for four more. Gone! Oh my England needed that, Blundell pulls again but in the air and down to Emilio Gay at long leg. The catch is well held by Gay who has fielded really well in this innings, he turns to the crowd behind him and gives it the big one! England still believe!Emilio Gay takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Tom Blundell. Photograph: Darren Staples/AFP/Getty Images66th over: New Zealand 196-4 (Mitchell 49, Blundell 10) Ben Stokes goes full Richard Hadlee starfish in his appeal after hitting Mitchell on the pad with one that moves back late. It hit the big fella above the knee roll though and Stokes knew in his heart it was heading over the top. Mitchell’s wait for a fifty goes on, he’s been on 49 for 17 balls.65th over: New Zealand 195-4 (Mitchell 49, Blundell 9) Blundell gets his first boundary with an angled poke wide of point. England have seen so much of this pair batting in the last few years, this must be up there with the most painful of those many passages of play.64th over: New Zealand 190-4 (Mitchell 49, Blundell 4) Just a single to Blundell off Stokes. New Zealand’s run rate is only just above 2.4 rpo this innings. It’s been a slow, griping death of a day for England so far.63rd over: New Zealand 189-4 (Mitchell 49, Blundell 3) Archer keeps Mitchell honest with a maiden, another ball scuttles low but England aren’t getting any breaks at the moment.62nd over: New Zealand 189-4 (Mitchell 49, Blundell 3) How did that miss!? Stokes sends down a length ball and it just dies in the surface, Blundell tries to poke at it desperately but there’s nothing he can do about it at all as it seems to shave the outside of off stump. That is not a good sign for England who have to bat last on this surface. New Zealand’s lead is up to 273.Disappointed England Ben Stokes with his 1st over after lunch. Photograph: Manjit Narotra/ProSports/Shutterstock61st over: New Zealand 184-4 (Mitchell 47, Blundell 3) More pain for England after the interval as Blundell squirts an edge away off Archer for three runs to get off the mark. Stokes is going to bowl from the Radcliffe Road End, can he find a magic spell?The players return to the middle in bright sunshine, apologies for the lack of updates during the lunch interval, I was collared by Daniel Norcross to talk cricket books on Test Match Special. La-di-dah.Jofra Archer is going to start us off after lunch from the Stuart Broad End, England need some wickets pronto, otherwise things might get a wee bit grim. Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult penning an elegiac appendices to their Bazball book as we speak?Lunch - New Zealand 180-4, lead by 264 runs.Atkinson finishes the final over before lunch, England are clinging on at Trent Bridge. Big afternoon session incoming.59th over: New Zealand 180-4 (Mitchell 46, Blundell) Bashir celebrated that wicket with real gusto, a double fist pump and roar to the heavens. Blundell joins Mitchell on the stroke of lunch.