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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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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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Conway and Latham's disciplined batting put New Zealand in control against England

New Zealand took firm control of the series-deciding third Test against England after a superb opening day at Trent Bridge, finishing on 361-4 after choosing to bat first.

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Black Caps without strike bowlers Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson for third Test

New Zealand made three changes to their starting XI for the third Test match against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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New Zealand seamer Matt Henry: 'I'd rather be effective than look like a hero'

Matt Henry says his job is to be effective and not "look like a hero" after bowling New Zealand to victory in the second Test against England at the Oval to level the three-match series at 1-1.

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