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Allison selected in MCC squad for Zimbabwe tour

Published 01/10/2025

Worcestershire seam bowler Ben Allison has been named in the MCC squad for the upcoming overseas tour to Zimbabwe, after a superb end to the domestic season

Having been named in the 13-man travelling squad, it is the first time the MCC have toured the country in the modern-era.

Allison, is included alongside eight other players with first-class and/or List A experience, who will depart Lord’s for Harare, where they will play seven matches of varying formats – including a three-day first-class match – across the trip which lasts a fortnight.

2025 proved to be a standout year for the seam bowler, taking a remarkable 64 wickets across all-formats, including finishing inside the top-10 wicket takers for the season in Division One of the Rothesay County Championship.

With his superb end of season form rewarded in a call-up for the multi-format series, Allison is eager to get going in the new environment.

“I am really excited to play abroad and travel to somewhere I have never been before – I am really keen to meet the group!

“The chance to play in a new environment and test myself around a new group is something I am relishing to be honest.

“It has been a great season at Worcestershire, so to have that form recognised is obviously very nice, hopefully I can continue that good rhythm over the next few weeks!” 

Fixtures:

Monday 6 October

Rhinos v MCC (2x T20 matches)

Kwekwe Sports Club

Monday 7 October

Rhinos v MCC (50-over match)

Kwekwe Sports Club

Friday 10 – Sunday 12 October

Zimbabwe A v MCC (three-day match)

Old Hararians Sports Club

Tuesday 14 October

Zimbabwe Academy v MCC (2x T20 matches)

Takashinga Cricket Club

Wednesday 15 October

Zimbabwe Academy v MCC (T20 match)

Takashinga Cricket Club

 

Squad:

Will Smale (c)

Sam Athurton

Ben Allison

Daniel da Costa

Jasper Davidson

Joseph Davies

Simon Fernandes

Alistair Frost

Michael Frost

Darren Ironside

Billy Mead

Mo Rizvi

Matt Wareing

Owen Dawkins (Tour Manager)

Martin Saggers (Umpire)