England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month, with the cricket board (ECB) announcing the 13-player list on Friday.

England will kick off their home season with one-off test against Zimbabwe. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on Friday, May 2, announced England Cricket Team’s squad for the forthcoming one-off test match against Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Sam Cook and Jordan Cox who play for Essex in the County Championship join the 13-player Test squad picked by England. With his consistent performances at the county level Sam Cook has earned selection for English cricket through achieving 318 first-class wickets while maintaining an impressive run average of 19.77.