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Sam Cook Set for England Debut in Four-Day Test Against Zimbabwe

England fields its most inexperienced pace attack in 22 years as Zimbabwe plays its first Test in England since 2003.

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England vs Zimbabwe One-Off Test Live Streaming

Overview

  • The one-off Test at Trent Bridge, starting May 22, marks Zimbabwe's first red-ball match in England in over two decades.
  • Essex seamer Sam Cook will make his England Test debut, joining a pace attack with just 13 combined caps, the least experienced since 2003.
  • Captain Ben Stokes is fit to bowl after recovering from a hamstring injury, resuming his all-round role for the first time this year.
  • Zimbabwe's squad includes experienced players like Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams, with former England batter Gary Ballance on the coaching staff.
  • The match serves as a key warm-up for England ahead of their five-Test series against India in June, with live coverage on Sky Sports.