England's premier batter Joe Root has made a return as the top-ranked Test batter in the ICC Rankings.
Here is the updated World Test Championship points table after New Zealand's win over England
Records flattened one after another after New Zealand gave a perfect send-off to its stalwart Tim Southee in the third Test against England on Tuesday.
New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
NZ vs ENG Highlights 3rd Test Day 4: New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.
The nature of the injury still remains unknown, and it is yet to be seen if Stokes will come in to bat for England in the second innings.
England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.
Ahead of his Test retirement, New Zealand pace talisman Tim Southee was given a memorable final entrance.
New Zealand vs England 3rd Test, Day 2 Highlights: England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday.
Tim Southee, playing his 107th and final Test for New Zealand, reached the milestone in the match against England.
Kane Williamson got out in a bizarre manner during the New Zealand vs England 3rd Test.
New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton
Shakib Al Hasan, who has retired from Tests and T20Is, was reported for his bowling action.
England recalled Matthew Potts on Friday to replace Chris Woakes for the third Test against New Zealand
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called a player he used to coach at Delhi Capitals as the best Test batter in the world.
Charismatic England batter Joe Root's reign at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings ended on Wednesday with compatriot Harry Brook taking the No.1 spot
Opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England, New Zealand cricket said Monday, clearing the way for the return of unwanted batter Will Young.