TFW Daily - Stokes retires, England go bizarre - England NZ, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge Day 4
Eng v NZ Daily 2026, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge Day 4: News of Ben Stokes’ retirement at the end of this Test was released in the middle of an over just prior to the tea break. In an amazing, Stokesian piece of theatre, the next ball was a wicket… to Ben Stokes. The Test turned truly bizarre, with the skipper's wild innings as an opener and a shuffled batting order that mimicked his approach, raising serious questions about the tactics, and Stokes’ post-match comments about not enjoying playing for England. New Zealand, to their immense credit, remembered there was a Test and series to be won and kept their heads screwed on amongst the chaos, with Daryl Mitchell grinding out a superb century before their high-quality bowlers ripped out England’s top order. Ben Jones joins Daniel Norcross.
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Eng v NZ Daily 2026, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge Day 4: News of Ben Stokes’ retirement at the end of this Test was released in the middle of an over just prior to the tea break. In an amazing, Stokesian piece of theatre, the next ball was a wicket… to Ben Stokes. The Test turned truly bizarre, with the skipper's wild innings as an opener and a shuffled batting order that mimicked his approach, raising serious questions about the tactics, and Stokes’ post-match comments about not enjoying playing for England. New Zealand, to their immense credit, remembered there was a Test and series to be won and kept their heads screwed on amongst the chaos, with Daryl Mitchell grinding out a superb century before their high-quality bowlers ripped out England’s top order. Ben Jones joins Daniel Norcross.
Could you support the show? You can send us a Nerd Pledge or become a member at patreon.com/thefinalword, and could win a case of Stomping Ground beer for your trouble.
Browse their range at stompingground.beer
England v India (July 10–13) is on track to be the highest ever global attendance for a Women’s Test. Be part of history and buy tickets now https://tickets.lords.org/en-GB/categories/EnglandWomen Get your This is W̶o̶m̶e̶n̶'̶s̶ Cricket t-shirt here, and learn about Lacuna Sports bespoke cricket wear, created by women for women:
Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com
With Morie Candles you can buy one item, get 30% off the next, with the offer code TFW5. At morie.com.au
Join England’s Test tour of South Africa in 2026 with Gullivers Sports Travel. Learn more or book at gulliverstravel.co.uk
Check out the Lord's Performance Centre for activities and courses: lords.org/lords/performancecentre
Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw
or 10% off Duncan Fearnley bats and kit with code TFW10
or 15% off Step One clothes at uk.stepone.life/discount/TFW148
or 10% off BIG Boots UK boots and socks at bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword
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