Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBen Stokes' England were well beaten by New Zealand (Reuters)Ben Stokes failed to get his fairytale end as England slumped to a 160-run defeat by New Zealand on Monday.Stokes announced his international retirement on Sunday during the fourth day’s play at Trent Bridge.England resumed on Monday on 103-4, still requiring 270 more to win, and they lost Emilio Gay and Joe Root early as New Zealand close in on victory.Jamie Smith offered some resistance as he hit 60, but he was the last man out as England were bowled out for 212.New Zealand’s win sealed a 2-1 series victory for the visitors, who battled back from losing the opening Test at Lord’s.In fullEngland v New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes bows out after stunning retirement as hosts suffer series defeatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England slump to New Zealand series defeat in Ben Stokes’ final Test
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBen Stokes' England were well beaten by New Zealand (Reuters)Ben Stokes failed to get his fairytale end as England slumped to a 160-run defeat by New Zealand on Monday.Stokes announced his international retirement on Sunday during the fourth day’s play at Trent Bridge.England resumed on Monday on 103-4, still requiring 270 more to win, and they lost Emilio Gay and Joe Root early as New Zealand close in on victory.Jamie Smith offered some resistance as he hit 60, but he was the last man out as England were bowled out for 212.New Zealand’s win sealed a 2-1 series victory for the visitors, who battled back from losing the opening Test at Lord’s.In fullEngland v New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes bows out after stunning retirement as hosts suffer series defeatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
