England will host Zimbabwe in a males’s Test match for the primary time in 22 years in May 2025. The four-day Test will happen from May 28-31, with the venue for the one-off match to be confirmed at a later date. Jimmy Anderson, England’s main Test wicket-taker, made his debut the final time his nation confronted Zimbabwe in 2003. “We are delighted to be able to host Zimbabwe for a men’s Test match for the first time in two decades,” ECB chief govt Richard Gould stated on Tuesday.
“Zimbabwe has a proud cricket history and have produced world-class players and coaches who have enriched the game across the world.
“We are dedicated to creating a more in-depth relationship with Zimbabwe Cricket and the announcement of this Test towards our England males’s group is a step in that ambition.”
England have played three two-Test series against Zimbabwe, drawing in 1996 and winning in 2000 and 2003.
“The significance and magnitude of this tour can’t be over-emphasised,” Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni said.
“The expertise of taking part in a Test match towards a prime group like England is very large for the present technology of our gamers, coming at a time when our recreation as a complete is on an upward trajectory.”
Revitalised by captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendan McCullum, England have breathed new life into Test cricket over the last two years with their aggressive ‘Bazball’ game-plan.
England fought back from 2-0 down to draw the Ashes series with World Test champions Australia earlier this year.
“This summer season’s Ashes sequence showcased all that’s nice about Test cricket and, whereas we should be aware of the calls for of world cricket’s schedule, we additionally need to assist develop Test cricket and discover alternatives to play extra nations the place we will,” Gould said.
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