England announce squad for one-off Test against Zimbabwe

The match is scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Trent Bridge

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England have announced a 13-player squad for their one-off Test match against Zimbabwe, which will begin on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Trent Bridge.

This match will be Zimbabwe’s first Test in England since 2003 and marks the official start of England's international summer.

The squad includes two uncapped players at Test level — Sam Cook and Jordan Cox from Essex — who have earned call-ups following strong domestic performances.

England Test squad:

Ben Stokes (captain), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.

The squad blends experience with new talent, offering an opportunity for emerging players to make their mark in the longest format of the game.