NZ well-positioned for series victory as Stokes announces retirement

Ben Sears celebrates with Black Caps team-mates after claiming a wicket overnight during the fourth day of the third test against England at Trent Bridge. Photo: Reuters Ben Stokes’ hopes of a winning send-off in his final international appearance were hanging by a thread in the third test with New Zealand on the brink of a series victory over England at the close on the fourth day at Trent Bridge this morning.