Abject England end Stokes era with rare home series defeat by New Zealand
England's cricket team suffered a series defeat to New Zealand, marking a disappointing end to the Ben Stokes era. New Zealand secured a 2-1 series victory after a dominant performance in the final Test.
Why it matters
The result represents a significant decline for the England cricket team, raising questions about the future direction of the squad following a period of poor results.
Joe Root (left) was run out early on the final day of the third Test after a poor call and superb fielding. Joe Root (left) was run out early on the final day of the third Test after a poor call and superb fielding. England v New Zealand 2026 Abject England end Stokes era with rare home series defeat by New Zealand New Zealand beat England by 160 runs to win series 2-1
Standard sports reporting focusing on match results and player performance.
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