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

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…

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…

Stokes will end his England career at the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

The all-rounder's departure was confirmed during the fourth day of play at Trent Bridge

England captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of England's deciding Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge

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Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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England test captain Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket after the ongoing test match with New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday.

Stokes told his team-mates in the dressing room at Trent Bridge before the start of play.

Stokes will walk away from international duty after the current Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing to an end one of the great England careers

All-rounder to step away from national duty at end of third Test against New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes has announced he will retire from international cricket at the end of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

As the Trent Bridge crowd heard about Stokes’ imminent departure and rose to give him an ovation he removed Zak Foukes with his next delivery.

The England captain told his team-mates and the side’s backroom staff of his intentions on Sunday.

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

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.

The England captain delivered another ‘I was there’ moment by taking a wicket moments after his international retirement was announced at Trent Bridge

The 35-year-old made a shock announcement on day four of England’s third test against New Zealand

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.