ENGLAND CRICKET

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Ben Stokes throws weight behind Harry Brook to become England Test captain

Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook to become England's next Test captain.

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New Zealand wrap up win at Trent Bridge to seal Test series victory in England

New Zealand took the last six England wickets on the fifth day at Trent Bridge to seal a 160-run win in the final Test to complete a come-from-behind 2-1 series victory.

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New Zealand seize control over England at Trent Bridge amid Ben Stokes retirement announcement

Ben Stokes' glittering international career is poised to end in defeat after New Zealand tightened their grip on the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge, leaving England needing a near-miraculous chase on the final day.

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Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket and step down as England's Test captain at the end of the ongoing series decider against New Zealand, bringing a remarkable 15-year career to a close.

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New Zealand seize control of third Test at Trent Bridge after England batting collapse

England surrendered control of the third Test at Trent Bridge as New Zealand ended day three in a commanding position, closing on 120-3 in their second innings to lead by 204 runs.

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Ben Duckett hits century as England make strong reply with the bat in deciding Test

Ben Duckett scored a century as England made a strong reply with the bat after bowling New Zealand out for 438 on the second day of the third and deciding Test at Trent Bridge.

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