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The new-ball burst that showed why England rate Sam Cook highly

Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch

The Independent UK

England enforce follow-on as Zimbabwe close the day two down still 270 runs behind – as it happened

England hold a 270 run lead after enforcing the follow on and claiming 12 wickets across the day.

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe come in from cold but left crying for help at early signs of mismatch

Tourists are in England for first time in 22 years and faced dual threats of hostile batting and cold weather

The Guardian - UK

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‘I’m the right man’: Zak Crawley ignores pressure with century against Zimbabwe

Zak Crawley’s place is thought to be under threat from Jacob Bethell but he responded with a hundred and said: ‘I’ve been made a better player by people around me’

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley feels like ‘part of the team again’ after Trent Bridge century

Crawley hit 124 as the hosts powered to 498 for three on day one.

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope scores century as England set new record in dominant win over Zimbabwe

England make light-work of Zimbabwe in first meeting between the nations for 22 years

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope smashes 169 off Zimbabwe to show England selectors his class

Under-pressure No 3 hit his eighth Test century as England scored 498 for three on the first day of the one-off Test at Trent Bridge against Zimbabwe

The Guardian - UK

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England kick off test match summer with record first-day total against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

The hosts finished day one on 498-3 after centuries from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope

The Independent UK

Ben Duckett hundred powers England into dominant position against Zimbabwe

Duckett made 140 as England reached two on 295 for one.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett get England off to solid start against Zimbabwe

The hosts reached 130 without loss at lunch on day one at Trent Bridge.

The Independent UK

England end day one on 498-3 against Zimbabwe: men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Ollie Pope’s swashbuckling 169 not out helped England to build a big lead in their first innings

The Guardian - UK

How to watch England vs Zimbabwe: live stream one-off Test 2025 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch England vs Zimbabwe online, ready for when the Test match starts on Thursday, May 22.

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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

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Evening Standard

'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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

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