New Zealand is on the brink of clinching a test series victory over England and spoiling Ben Stokes’ final act in international cricket.

The Black Caps reach lunch at 418 for seven after Stokes took three morning wickets.

England captain Ben Stokes stepped up his impressive return from international exile with a treble strike that took him to 250 Test wickets but New Zealand kept the hosts sweating…

June 26 : England continued to fight back on day two of the deciding third test against New Zealand at a scorching Trent Bridge, with returning captain Ben Stokes taking three…

New Zealand lost their last eight first innings wickets for 77 runs.

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 27 - New Zealand played themselves into a strong position on day three of the series-deciding third test against England at Trent Bridge.After securing…

Returning England captain Ben Stokes was unable to repeat his bowling heroics with the bat as the hosts suffered a dramatic collapse in the third and deciding Test against New…

A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes was the only bright spot for England on day three.

New Zealand have a 204-run advantage with seven second innings wickets remaining.

England's hopes dwindled as New Zealand dominated day three at Trent Bridge, with 11 wickets falling in a gripping contest that tilted the series in the Black Caps' favor.

New Zealand have a 204-run advantage with seven second innings wickets remaining

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricket world by announcing his upcoming retirement from international duty in the middle of a Test match on Sunday as an unbeaten hundred…

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 28 - Ben Stokes walked off at tea to a standing ovation from the Trent Bridge crowd as his England side fought to stay in the third Test against New…

NOTTINGHAM, England, June 28 - Ben Stokes’ hopes of a winning send-off in his final international appearance were hanging by a thread in the third test with New Zealand on the…

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The hosts ended on 103-4, still needing 270 runs to secure a 2-1 victory in the series after New Zealand declared their second innings on 288-9. | Cricket

Mitchell remains on 63 not out from 210 balls for the Black Caps

Ben Stokes dazzled in his final Test for England, showcasing brilliance with ball and bat, as New Zealand maintained a slender edge heading into the decisive moments.

New Zealand edges closer to series victory as England struggles, amid Ben Stokes' emotional farewell in the third Test.

New Zealand is on the brink of clinching a test series victory over England and spoiling Ben Stokes’ final act in international cricket.

All the action from day five at Nottingham's Trent Bridge.