England Enforce Follow-On Against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge

England captain Ben Stokes made a strong comeback from hamstring surgery by taking two key wickets and enforcing the follow-on against Zimbabwe during the one-off Test at Trent Bridge. England declared their first innings at a massive 565-6 before dismissing Zimbabwe for 265, with 21-year-old opener Brian Bennett shining with a record-breaking 139, the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwean batsman. Stokes bowled a short but impactful spell, dismissing Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere in quick succession, showcasing renewed pace and control. Young spinner Shoaib Bashir also contributed by claiming three wickets but left the field with a finger injury, prompting Stokes to bowl. England's strong performance left Zimbabwe 270 runs behind following the follow-on, with England poised to wrap up victory possibly with a day to spare. The match highlighted England's batting depth and bowling firepower, with promising contributions from debutants Sam Cook and Josh Tongue alongside Stokes’s leadership.