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England To Host Zimbabwe For Test In 2025

England will host Zimbabwe in a men's Test match for the first time in 22 years in May 2025. The four-day Test will take place from May 28-31, with the venue for the one-off match to be confirmed at a later date. Jimmy Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, made his debut the last time his country faced Zimbabwe in 2003. "We are delighted to be able to host Zimbabwe for a men's Test match for the first time in two decades," ECB chief executive Richard Gould said on Tuesday.

England's Hales announces international retirement at 34

England batsman Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34, drawing the curtain on a controversial career on Friday.

Stokes hits back at Australia drinks snub claim

England captain Ben Stokes has insisted his team did not snub Australia after reports they refused to have post-series drinks with their Ashes rivals.

Ashes beers are back on, says England coach McCullum

LONDON : England coach Brendon McCullum said he was more than happy to share a beer with the Australia squad now that the Ashes series is over, having suggested after the second test that he wouldn't do so following a controversial incident.

'Ball-Change Controversy' Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation

The Ashes 2023 series was truly a spectacle, with both Australia and England giving their all. While the series witnessed breath-taking cricketing action, it also saw some controversial moments. For the most part of the series, the Jonny Bairstow dismissal remained the biggest-talking point. However, after the conclusion of the 5th Test at the Oval, a controversy has erupted over England's ball-change tactic on the final day of the match. In fact, Australian batter Usman Khawaja and former captain Ricky Ponting have come out saying they weren't happy with the replacement ball used by Ben Stokes' men.

Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification

The Ashes 2023 contest will go down in history as one of the finest Test series to have ever been played. After losing the first two matches, England bounced back in terrific fashion to end the series 2-2. However, some misconceptions floated after the conclusion of the series at the Oval, with the England camp being accused of turning down Australia's offer of post-series drinks. As the rumours started to spread, England captain Ben Stokes decided to issue a clarification.

Watch: Ashes 2023 - Fairytale End! Stuart Broad Dismisses Alex Carey With Last Ball Of Test Career

England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2. Australia, chasing 384 to win, collapsed from 264-3 to 334 all out, with England's retiring paceman Stuart Broad taking the final two wickets in the form of Todd Murphy and Alex Carey. Australia suffered a dramatic collapse in the last session, reduced to 294-8 as England's Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes ripped through their batting order at The Oval. Rain kept the players off the field for about two hours before Australia, who as the holders have already retained the Ashes at 2-1 up, resumed on 238-3.

Broad seals England win as Ashes series ends 2-2

LONDON :England's Stuart Broad claimed the last two Australia wickets to secure a dramatic 49-run victory for his team in the final Ashes test at The Oval on Monday and leave the series locked at 2-2 after five gripping matches.

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England To Host Zimbabwe For Test In 2025

England's Hales announces international retirement at 34

Stokes hits back at Australia drinks snub claim

Ashes beers are back on, says England coach McCullum

'Ball-Change Controversy' Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation

Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification

Watch: Ashes 2023 - Fairytale End! Stuart Broad Dismisses Alex Carey With Last Ball Of Test Career

Broad seals England win as Ashes series ends 2-2