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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEngland captain Ben Stokes<\/a> was seen urging Jofra Archer<\/a> to join the team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand after the fast bowler initially chose to stay away following a wicket claimed by spinner Shoaib Bashir. The brief on-field exchange quickly went viral, with fans praising Stokes’ leadership and his insistence on maintaining team unity despite the tense moment.<\/p>\n The incident unfolded during the 114th over of New Zealand’s first innings at Trent Bridge. Earlier in the over, Bashir had put down a difficult return catch off Archer’s bowling, a missed opportunity that visibly frustrated the England pacer. However, the young off-spinner responded immediately by dismissing Nathan Smith with a superb caught-and-bowled effort. As the rest of the England players rushed in to celebrate the breakthrough, Archer remained near the boundary rope, appearing reluctant to join the huddle.Stokes’ leadership on display<\/span>Noticing Archer standing apart from the group, Ben Stokes quickly intervened. The England skipper was seen gesturing firmly and calling his fast bowler into the celebrations, emphasizing the importance of celebrating as a team. Archer eventually walked over and joined his teammates, although television cameras captured him looking subdued as the celebrations continued.<\/p>\n New Zealand enter Day 4 of the decisive third Test at Trent Bridge in complete control, leading England by 204 runs with seven second-innings wickets in hand. With the series locked at 1-1, the Black Caps are well placed to bat England out of the contest before unleashing their bowlers on a pitch that has begun to show signs of uneven bounce and increasing assistance for spin.The visitors will resume with Rachin Ravindra (60)* and Daryl Mitchell (26)* at the crease, looking to extend their unbeaten partnership and push the lead beyond the 350-run mark. England, meanwhile, will rely on Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and spinner Shoaib Bashir to strike early and keep their hopes of a series-clinching victory alive.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat happened?
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