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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

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

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 · May 21, 2025

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 · May 20, 2025

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

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

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 · May 18, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

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.

Euronews · May 16, 2025

Zimbabwe has a deadly elephant problem

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

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

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

Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks…

The Conversation · May 7, 2025