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England ready to play first Test in Zimbabwe since bad-tempered 1996 tour

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ECB commits in principle to match in Victoria Falls Drawn Test 30 years ago left David Lloyd fuming England are set to play their first Test match in Zimbabwe since the infamous David Lloyd “we flippin’ murdered ’em!” series in 1996 in the next edition of the International Cricket Council’s future tours programme, covering 2027 to 2031. During discussions with Zimbabwe Cricket at the ICC’s quarterly meeting in Bali this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board has committed in principle to visiting for a Test match during the next cycle, although a firm date has yet to be agreed.

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