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Ben Stokes targets No 1 spot in world Test rankings: ‘One more place to go’

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has set his sights on taking his team to No 1 in the world rankings

The Guardian - UK

Bazball’s moment of truth arrives in year that will define era of McCullum and Stokes

One-off Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge the launchpad for a decisive summer for England and their abstemious captain

The Guardian - UK

'I've got to be mindful': Ben Stokes to play injury comeback safe ahead of England Test vs Zimbabwe

The Three Lions kick off their summer Test series in Nottingham on Thursday

Evening Standard

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One more place to go – Ben Stokes targets top spot in Test rankings for England

The one-off game against Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday, is followed by a five-match home series against India and a huge Ashes trip this winter.

The Independent UK

Test cricket summers are the sunshine-shaped bookmarks of our lives

When you reach a certain age you start measuring life in cricket summers, bringing memories of old acquaintances

The Guardian - UK

England vs Zimbabwe LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Zimbabwe in England 2025

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The Independent UK

England vs Zimbabwe Test prediction: Expect Joe Root impact in Trent Bridge victory

Read the latest tips and betting odds ahead of England’s first Test against Zimbabwe this week

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Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum wants England team to strengthen bond with fans

England are firm favourites to deliver a resounding victory against Zimbabwe in Nottingham.

The Independent UK

Sam Cook set for England debut as Josh Tongue returns to Test squad vs Zimbabwe

Essex bowler Cook will make his England Test debut this week as Tongue returns to a new-look attack

Evening Standard

Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams: ‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs – mainly downs’

All-rounder has been playing for his country – on and off – for 20 years and is relishing Thursday’s Test in England

The Guardian - UK

‘We are a passionately multiracial team’: Zimbabwe return to England transformed

Visitors have endured political chaos and miserable results over 22 years but cricket is finally a national game

The Guardian - UK

We can’t take our eyes off the ball against Zimbabwe – England’s Harry Brook

The international season gets under way at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes gives up alcohol to help recovery from hamstring injury

The Test captain is set to make his comeback in England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge this week

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Adil Rashid backs Harry Brook to cope with leading England’s one-day sides

Brook is set to feature in Thursday’s Test with Zimbabwe before he begins his reign as England white-ball captain later in May.

The Independent UK

Somerset coach Jason Kerr backs James Rew to follow in Jos Buttler’s footsteps

The uncapped 21-year-old will be part of England’s squad for next week’s one-off fixture against Zimbabwe.

Euronews

Conflict between humans and Zimbabwe's 100,000 elephants is growing. Could this new tech help?

Droughts and shrinking resources push animals to raid villages, destroying crops and infrastructure and sometimes injuring or killing people.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe has a deadly elephant problem

Zimbabwe's elephant population is estimated at around 100,000, nearly double the land’s capacity

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The Guardian - UK

Blast from the past: Zimbabwe are finally coming in from the cold

More than 20 years since they suffered on Jimmy Anderson’s famous Test debut, the Africans are back aiming to be more than England’s warmup act

The Conversation

The Conversation Africa’s first 10 years: a story of new media powered by generosity

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Gary Ballance joins Zimbabwe coaching staff for Test against England

Zimbabwe-born Ballance played 23 Tests and 16 ODIs for England between 2013 and 2017.

The Independent UK

How a cooking contest brought diplomats and Zimbabweans together

A cooking competition pitting foreign diplomats against each other in Zimbabwe has provided a light-hearted break from international relations marked by trade wars, tariffs and tensions

The Independent UK

Jordan Cox retires hurt for Essex to put England Test spot in doubt

Cox, who was called up for the clash with Zimbabwe at the end of the month, left the field immediately after scoring a century against Somerset.

The Independent UK

England selectors back Zak Crawley ‘to the hilt’ despite run of low scores

Pressure is building around the 27-year-old, who averaged just 8.66 in a torrid tour of New Zealand before Christmas.

Evening Standard

Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test

England will be heavy favourites for the four-day Test at Trent Bridge

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