Stokes' England career ends with NZ series defeat
Ben Stokes’ storied England career ends in a series defeat by New Zealand, who wrap up the third and deciding Test on the final day in Nottingham.
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"'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement"
— Ben Stokes , Athlete
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Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Henry Nicholls is a New Zealand cricketer known for his batting skills.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jofra Archer is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Mitchell Santner is a New Zealand cricketer known for his all-round abilities.
Ollie Robinson is an English cricketer known for his skills as a fast bowler.
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Ben Stokes’ storied England career ends in a series defeat by New Zealand, who wrap up the third and deciding Test on the final day in Nottingham.
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