This feat took place in England after 22 years before the Test series against India: 22 years later in England before the Test series against India.

Delhi: The 22 -year -long wait of the Zimbabwe cricket team is finally over. Zimbabwe has returned to Test cricket on the land of England. A four -day Test match is being played between England and Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervin has decided to bowl first after winning the toss.

Zimbabwe played the last Test match in England in 2003. After this, the team did not get any chance to play Test on English soil. In such a situation, this match is considered historic for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe win the toss and bowl first 🇿🇼

Hear from both captains ahead of the one-off test at trent bridge ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/nuwb7xen22

– Sky Sports Cricket (@Skycrick) May 22, 2025

Strong start of docket and crowly

At the beginning of the match, England batsmen Ben Docket and Jack Caruli did a brilliant batting. By the time the news was written, both of them shared a partnership of more than 50 runs. Docket is playing in an aggressive manner and targeting Zimbabwe’s bowlers a lot.

In this match, fast bowler Sam James Cook has made his Test debut in this match. Cook has taken 321 wickets in 89 matches so far in first class cricket.

Preparation before the series against India

This Test match for England is also a practice before the big Test series against India. The five -match Test series between England and India is to begin on June 20.

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