When Zimbabwe returned to Test cricket in 2011, Cremer missed the one-off Tests against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand due to injury. He was called up for his return to Test cricket, over six years since his last Test, for the one-off Test against New Zealand in January 2012. Cremer announced his retirement from Zimbabwe Cricket after disputes over payments in 2013, focusing instead on becoming a professional golfer. However, in 2015 he made a surprise U-turn to play for Zimbabwe again and was selected for the Pakistan tour.