Zimbabwe notable figure affirms readiness for England Test, despite PSL restart: "National obligations take precedence"
Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza is ripping up his Pakistan Super League (PSL) schedule to face off against England in a Test match at Trent Bridge. The anticipated clash between the two teams will take place on May 22, marking the first time the two teams have faced each other since 2004.
Raza has had a remarkable run in the PSL 2025, notching up 228 runs at a whopping strike rate of 163 and grabbing eight wickets at an economy rate of 7.10 [Enrichment Data]. However, as the league resumes on May 17 [Enrichment Data], his commitment lies elsewhere—with Zimbabwe.
The rising tension between India and Pakistan forced the PSL to be postponed indefinitely, leaving teams like Lahore Qalandars, for whom Raza played, hanging on tenterhooks. When the league finally restarts, it will still feature LQ in a game against Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi on May 18 [Enrichment Data]. If LQ qualifies for the final, it will be on May 25 [Enrichment Data]. Whether Raza will return for the final or any subsequent matches remains uncertain, as his priority lies with the England Test.
Raza's decision to prioritize national duty over PSL obligations became clear in a social media post. "Rumors of me missing the test match are baseless," he declared [Enrichment Data]. As for his PSL return, it's not a definite yes either, as he left the door open to a potential comeback at a later date [Enrichment Data].
Raza last played a Test match against Afghanistan at Bulawayo earlier this year. So far, he has 1,286 runs at an average of 36.74 and has claimed 38 wickets at 40.78 across 18 Tests [Enrichment Data].
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- England vs Zimbabwe (M) 2025
- PSL 2025
- Sikandar Raza
- Test Match
- England Vs Zimbabwe, One-off Test, 2025
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the England vs Zimbabwe test match on May 22, a highly anticipated clash that marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2004. This significant event in cricket news might affect Sikandar Raza's participation in the PSL, as he has prioritized attending the test match over his PSL obligations.
