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Sam Cook to Make England Test Debut Against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

England finalizes squad for Zimbabwe Test with debutant Cook, returning Tongue, and captain Stokes cleared to bowl after injury recovery.

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Cricket - The Hundred Final - Men - Trent Rockets v Manchester Originals - Lords, London, Britain - September 3, 2022 Trent Rockets' Sam Cook celebrates after bowling out Manchester Originals' Tom Lammonby Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo
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Overview

  • Essex seamer Sam Cook, 27, will debut for England in the one-off four-day Test against Zimbabwe starting May 22 at Trent Bridge.
  • England fields its most inexperienced pace attack in 22 years, featuring Cook, Gus Atkinson, and Josh Tongue, who returns after a two-year absence due to injury.
  • Captain Ben Stokes is set to bowl after recovering from a hamstring tear, marking his first match of 2025 and a key step toward the India series in June.
  • Head coach Brendon McCullum emphasizes humility and smarter public messaging to reconnect with fans ahead of a pivotal summer of cricket.
  • This Test marks Zimbabwe's first red-ball match in England since 2003, with experienced players like Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza leading their squad.