England is set to launch their 2025 international cricket summer with a one-off Test match against Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday, May 22, at Trent Bridge. This match holds historical significance as it will be Zimbabwe’s first Test on English soil in over two decades—the last being in 2003.
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To prepare for the fixture, England has announced a 13-member squad that includes two uncapped players at the Test level. Essex teammates Sam Cook and Jordan Cox have earned their maiden call-ups, following standout performances in the domestic circuit. Their inclusion signals England’s focus on rewarding consistent county cricket performers and introducing fresh talent into the national setup.
England Test Squad for Zimbabwe
| Ben Stokes (c) | Gus Atkinson |
| Shoaib Bashir | Harry Brook |
| Sam Cook | Jordan Cox |
| Zak Crawley | Ben Duckett |
| Ollie Pope | Matthew Potts |
| Joe Root | Jamie Smith |
| Josh Tongue |
