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Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Zimbabwe win toss, put England into bat in one-off test
Cricket - International Test Match Series - Zimbabwe Practice Session - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 21, 2025 Zimbabwe's Tanaka Chivanga during practice as Richard Ngarava looks on Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff REUTERS Cricket - International Test Match Series - England v Zimbabwe - Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Britain - May 22, 2025 England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root line-up with teammates for the national anthem before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs REUTERS NOTTINGHAM, England - Zimbabwe won the toss and put hosts England into bat on the opening day of the four-day test at a Trent Bridge on Thursday, with visiting captain Craig Ervine having no hesitation in deciding to bowl under cloudy skies. "Hopefully, we can utilise the conditions," he said at the toss. The one-off test, the first for Zimbabwe in England in more than 20 years, represents a rare opportunity for the southern Africans to test themselves as the hosts prepare for a five-test series against India before the Ashes in Australia. England handed a debut to seamer Sam Cook and there is a return to the test arena after a two-year injury-enforced absence for fellow quick Josh Tongue. Zimbabwe welcome back key all-rounder Sikandar Raza after he missed their home test loss to Ireland in February and the two-test series in Bangladesh, which ended 1-1 last month. Tanaka Chivanga also starts after recovering from injury. England - Ben Stokes (captain), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Sam Cook, Shoaib Bashir. Zimbabwe - Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wicketkeeper), Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Victor Nyauchi. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Chivanga drafted into Zimbabwe squad for England test
May 16 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe have drafted fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga into their squad for next week's test against England after Trevor Gwandu withdrew through injury, Zimbabwe Cricket said on Friday. Gwandu suffered a left groin strain during a training session this week, a statement said. The 31-year-old Chivanga, who made his test debut against West Indies two years ago, returns to the team after recovering from injury woes of his own. He has made two test appearances. Zimbabwe play a one-off clash at Trent Bridge from May 22-25 in their first test appearance in England since 2003.
