The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are to lobby the government to expedite exciting batting talent Tawanda Muyeye’s eligibility for England.

Kent opener Muyeye, 22, is currently on a five-year leave to remain period which ends in February 2026, after arriving in the UK from Zimbabwe.

At that point, he would then be in a position to apply for indefinite leave and British citizenship – meaning he would be available for England selection from 2027.