Overview

• James Rew has been called up to England's Test squad for the one-off match against Zimbabwe, replacing Jordan Cox, who is sidelined with a side strain.
• Rew, 21, recently became the youngest Englishman since Denis Compton in 1939 to score 10 first-class centuries, showcasing consistent form in the County Championship.
• In 45 first-class matches, Rew has scored over 2,600 runs at an average of 43.35, including two centuries this season, with a current average of 54.21.
• Rew joins Essex's Sam Cook as one of two uncapped players in the squad, emphasizing England's focus on rewarding County Championship performance under the Stokes-McCullum leadership.
• Although unlikely to feature in the playing XI, Rew provides backup wicketkeeping options for Jamie Smith, who returns to the squad after paternity leave.