Ben Stokes says he will “look back with fond memories” on his time as England captain. He made the comments after New Zealand beat England at Trent Bridge.
The defeat also marked Stokes’ final Test match as an international cricketer. The England all-rounder announced his retirement during the third Test.
England started the three-match series with a win at Lord’s. The hosts took a 1-0 lead after beating New Zealand in the opening Test.
However, the series quickly changed direction. Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson missed the second Test after breaking an ECB curfew while celebrating the Lord’s victory.
New Zealand then dominated at The Oval. The Black Caps followed that win with a 160-run victory at Trent Bridge.
Stokes stuns cricket world
Stokes stunned the cricket world on Sunday when it was announced, via his communications team, that he was retiring from international cricket at the conclusion of the third Test.
The Trent Bridge crowd heard the news while Stokes was coming to the end of a gruelling bowling spell – and he took a wicket after the crowd had stood to applaud his career.
But that was as good as it got for England, who lost four wickets in the evening session on Sunday chasing an unlikely 373 for victory.
Trent Bridge made day five free for spectators, but those who turned up witnessed a fielding masterclass from the Kiwis, who pulled off two stunning run outs to send Joe Root and Josh Tongue back to the pavilion.
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