US EditionEngland prepares for India with its first test against Zimbabwe in 22 years
- England will host Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge in Nottingham for a rare four-day Test match starting this Thursday, their first international meeting in 18 years.
- Zimbabwe’s comeback marks the end of nearly twenty years affected by political turmoil, mismanagement, and sanctions, which included a hiatus from Test cricket spanning six years from 2005 to 2011.
- The match serves as crucial preparation for England’s bowling lineup, marking a new era after the retirements of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, with Sam Cook debuting.
- Richard Gould, head of the England and Wales Cricket Board, affirmed that Zimbabwe will receive a touring fee as the first Test opponents of the summer, highlighting the important responsibility to nurture strong bilateral relations during this early phase of the Bazball era. Meanwhile, coach Brendon McCullum remarked that the team sees plenty of opportunities to develop further.
- This fixture highlights Zimbabwe’s gradual reintegration into Test cricket despite expected limited resistance, and suggests that four-day Tests could represent a future trend despite some purists’ concerns.
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England prepares for India series with its first test against Zimbabwe in 22 years
For England, the cricket test against Zimbabwe in Nottingham this week is little more than a warm-up match ahead of much sterner examinations to come. For Zimbabwe, it means everything. Trent Bridge will host the rare four-day test match from…
England Prepares for India with Its First Test Against Zimbabwe in 22 Years
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England to face Zimbabwe ahead of India Series at Trent Bridge after 18 years
England and Zimbabwe are all set to face in a rare four day test series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 22 – 25 June. This historic test series marks the two teams’ first series in 18 years, serving as a preparation for the India series while for Zimbabwe as a way of resurging into the […]
Zimbabwe set for historic Test return to England after 22 years
Nottingham: Zimbabwe will play a Test match on English soil after a long gap of 22 years when they take on Ben Stokes’ side in a one-off fixture at Trent Bridge from May 22. England will look to start the new World Test Championship cycle on the front foot, while Zimbabwe will hope to celebrate their return to England with a win after their stellar performance in Bangladesh recently. Zimbabwe last toured England for a Test series in 2003, where …
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