Overview

• Gary Ballance, who played for both England and Zimbabwe, has been appointed as a coaching consultant for Zimbabwe's upcoming Test match against England at Trent Bridge from May 22 to 25.
• Zimbabwe Cricket highlights Ballance's deep understanding of English conditions as a key factor in his appointment to assist with tactical preparations.
• This marks Zimbabwe's first Test match against England since 2003, a significant moment in their cricketing history.
• Ballance retired from international cricket in April 2023 after a brief return to play for Zimbabwe, during which he became one of only two players to score Test centuries for two nations.
• His appointment follows a career shaped by both achievements on the field and controversy off it, including his involvement in the Yorkshire racism scandal in 2021.