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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Gary Ballance joins Zimbabwe coaching staff for Test against England

Gary Ballance made 39 appearances for England between 2013 and 2017 (Zac Goodwin/PA) - (PA Archive)

Former England batter Gary Ballance is set to be in the opposing dressing room this month after being appointed as a coaching consultant for Zimbabwe’s one-off Test at Trent Bridge.

Zimbabwe-born Ballance moved to the UK as a teenager and after impressing for Yorkshire, he featured in 23 Tests and 16 ODIs for England between 2013 and 2017, helping his adopted nation win the 2015 Ashes.

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