For England, the cricket test against Zimbabwe in Nottingham this week is little more than a warm-up match ahead of much sterner examinations to come.

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The restoration of cricketing ties between England and Zimbabwe will become complete on Thursday when Trent Bridge plays host to a standalone four-day test between the two nations. For Ben Stokes' men the unique fixture provides a tune-up before India visit in June for a marquee five-test series,