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)
