England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing his illustrious international career to a close. The surprise announcement came on day four of the deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. According to BBC News, Stokes' final Test comes at an inopportune moment—England now faces series defeat in a match that was meant to send the captain out on a high. The retirement marks the end of a transformative era for English Test cricket.

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