LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - England will host Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day test match in 2025 as part of a concerted effort to improve relations between the two cricket boards, officials said on Tuesday.
It will be the first time Zimbabwe travel to England for bilateral cricket since 2003, when England fast bowler James Anderson took 5-73 on his debut at Lord's.
"We are committed to developing a closer relationship with Zimbabwe Cricket and the announcement of this Test against our England Men’s team is a step in that ambition," England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive officer Richard Gould said in a media release.
Zimbabwe have not played an away test against England, India or Australia since 2003.
The test will be played from May 28-31 at a venue which is still to be confirmed.
Persons:
James Anderson, Richard Gould, Givemore Makoni, Nick Said, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Cricket, England, Wales Cricket Board, ECB, Thomson
Locations:
England, Zimbabwe, Lord's, India, Australia