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Highlights of the morning session on day four of the third Test between England and New Zealand.

There were no pitch issues at The Oval, England's problems were all of their own making as they slumped to a 253-run defeat in the absence of captain Ben Stokes that saw New Zealand level the series ahead of the third Test at Trent Bridge - here's how the players fared.

Ben Stokes will return to captain England for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge with Gus Atkinson also back after both players missed the 253-run thumping at The Oval following a nightclub incident.

Brendon McCullum insists Ben Stokes' actions have not impacted their working relationship as England's head coach prepares to welcome his captain back for the third Test against New Zealand.

Head coach Brendon McCullum confirms Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand.

England head coach Brendon McCullum "anticipates" that captain Ben Stokes will return to the side for the deciding third Test against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes returned with a wicket for Durham against Northamptonshire ahead of a potential reintroduction to the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand.

Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stokes is playing for Durham in the County Championship from FridayByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The OvalPublished18 June 2026Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test a…

…He is very positive and is always very positive."Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZPublished18 JuneMcCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backingPublished15 JuneLord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfewPublished18 JuneAn investigation into the nightclub incident, when Stokes and pace bo…