Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate

TL;DR

Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket, effective after the third Test against New Zealand.
Stokes took a wicket in his final overs, evoking memories of past heroic performances.
He scored a quick 30 runs off 20 balls in his last innings, opening the batting to set a fast pace.
The decision to retire comes after a period of disagreement with the ECB and personal reflections on his career.
Questions are being raised about the ECB's handling of Stokes and their management of the team.
Stokes's career has been characterized by significant highs and combustible moments, both on and off the field.

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