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England’s win over New Zealand
By Will 2 months ago, 5 Comments »
I’ve been up in Nottingham, hence the total lack of postage here. I’m now in Devon, so while I enjoy the beach, why not offer your thoughts on England’s series win over New Zealand? Were you impressed in the manner with which they wrapped up the win? Or do you, like me, have concerns ahead of the South Africa series?
Go on. Be prolific commenters.
5 Comments »Darkness falls
By Will 2 years ago, mid-September, No Comments; be the first!
I want to allay fears that this scene epitomises English cricket, but I can’t. A couple of pints of beer, feet up…it’s what happens, and it’s pretty great too. Terrific shot from Nottingham…apart from the ugly bar running across the middle.
Live discussion: England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Trent Bridge
By Will 2 years ago, mid-September, 8 Comments »
In an unsettling development, England nearly competed on an even keel in the third ODI against Pakistan at The Rose Bowl. They nearly took them to the wire, too. Today is the fourth of the five-match series and yet again England are faced with a selection headache. Marcus Trescothick’s withdrawal from the Champions Trophy means he could miss today’s match, too, as Andrew Strauss alluded to. And surely one of Sajid Mahmood or Rikki Clarke will be dropped in place of Graham Onions; at least, we hope so.
Weather is set fine, so we should have a full day’s play – although, inevitably, the dew and moisture of Britain’s late summer will affect conditions under the lights. I’ll be on ball-by-ball, so keep an eye on Cricinfo and leave your comments below of the day’s events.
Cricinfo live scorecard and ball-by-ball details.
8 Comments »Stuart Broad proves appetite for big stage
By Will 2 years ago, mid-August, 4 Comments »
The Twenty20 Final is arguably the most important day in English cricket. Many will be scoffing at that thought…but after witnessing Trent Bridge yesterday on finals day, for the first time, I am utterly sold by the whole idea. It is a brilliant concept, its credentials further enhanced by Allan Stanford whose cash-injection has produced a superb tournament over in the Caribbean.
It was a big moment for Stuart Broad, then, Leicestershire’s 20-year-old giant. He has bowled quite superbly throughout the tournament, and is among the most economical. Again, yesterday, in the semi-final and final, he was very, very impressive: a smooth, uncomplicated run-up, reasonably high arm, and unerringly accurate. He is 6 foot 6 I believe, and although doctors are predicting he still has room to grow, I hope he stops now. If he grows any taller, he will find it very difficult to sustain himself in this modern world where cricket never stops. But sod the negatives, let’s just enjoy watching him bowl. He could well be on the plane to Australia.
I also enjoyed the Sugar Babes yesterday! Great fun - really brilliant to have mid-match entertainment. And Keedie was there too, belting out some choons. I took some photos, one of which is below
But this has to be my favourite: look at the grumpy pair in the middle!
My thoughts on the day, and of Twenty20, are at Cricinfo.
4 Comments »Twenty20 finals day at Trent Bridge
By Will 2 years ago, mid-August, No Comments; be the first!
Can’t wait for tomorrow. For various reasons I’ve yet to taste Twenty20 cricket; after the first season, I vowed it was utter tosh. But it’s since grown and, certainly from a bystander’s view, it now appears to be acknowledged as an important (the most important?) tournament in English domestic cricket. It just looks bloody fun, a riotous day out and I’ll be snapping pics on my trawl through the crowds.
It’ll be great to actually be there sampling the atmosphere and speaking to the fans. I’m really keen to see what the attraction is to, for example, someone with an indifference to cricket. My colleage went to one at Chelmsford a few weeks ago and spoke to people there, one of whom was adament that he didn’t watch, follow or particularly like cricket. He did, though, enjoy Twenty20.
Best of all, judging by Nottingham’s lack of hotel rooms, it’s going to be a sell-out too.
Stuck a preview up on Cricinfo. The teams involved are Essex, Nottinghamshire, Surrey and Leicestershire.
No Comments »Hotels in Nottingham for Twenty20 finals
By Will 2 years ago, mid-August, 1 Comment »
I’ve just rung round 13 hotels in and around Nottingham, all of whom were booked up. I’m off to the Twenty20 finals at Trent Bridge and, although it’s a sod being 10 miles from the ground, it’s pleasing that every hotel in the centre is sold out almost entirely thanks to a domestic cricket competition.
1 Comment »England v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
By Will 2 years ago, at the start of June, 14 Comments »
(Posted in advance)
The fourth day of the final Test at Nottingham. Get a’chattin’.
Update: Murali has ruined England with 8 for 70. Super piece of bowling, that
14 Comments »England v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
By Will 2 years ago, at the start of June, 4 Comments »
(Posted in advance)
The third day of the final Test at Nottingham. Get talkin’.
4 Comments »England v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
By Will 2 years ago, at the start of June, 3 Comments »
(Posted in advance)
The first day brought twelve wickets and it was (just) England’s day. But on what is expected to be a warm summer’s day, on a pitch already threatening to flake, Muttiah Muralitharan ought to have a huge say on proceedings - even on this, the second day. Will England be able to keep him out?
3 Comments »England v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
By Will 2 years ago, at the start of June, 17 Comments »
(Posted in advance)
The first day of the final Test at Nottingham. Get chatting!
17 Comments »Animated Green Monster routs Durham Students.
By Scott 2 years ago, at the end of April, 2 Comments »
Some scorecards are just too good to not share.
2 Comments »Cricket in the Park - Trent Bridge and The Oval
By Will 3 years ago, mid-August, 11 Comments »
UPDATE: 31 August 2005, the clapham common venue has been changed to Regent’s Park. More info here.
The ECB have extended their Cricket in the Park events, which is brilliant news. As written about on Cricinfo:
Cricket in the Park extended
Due to overwhelming demand, the ECB’s Cricket in the Park events have been extended for the fourth and fifth Tests between England and Australia.
Such has been the demand for tickets for this summer’s Ashes that the ECB introduced these events to cater for those unlucky enough to miss out on attending the Tests, providing a big screen and a taste of Ashes atmosphere. For the first Test at Lord’s, a giant screen was erected in Regent’s Park, where 3,500 people turned up on the Friday, and 8,000 the following day.
The Saturday and Sunday’s play of the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge (August 27 and 28) will be shown on a giant screen in Wollaton Park, Nottingham. The Saturday and Sunday’s play of the fifth Ashes Test at The Brit Oval (September 10 and 11) will also be shown on a screen in Clapham Common, South London.
Tom Harrison, marketing manager for the ECB, said in a statement released this afternoon: “The big screens in Wollaton Park and Clapham Common will give those fans that can’t get tickets for the matches the chance to join in and experience the unprecedented excitement of this Ashes series with thousands of others - if they’re anything like the previous events, they’ll be fantastic!”
11 Comments »Cricket in the Park (no more)
By Will 3 years ago, mid-August, 1 Comment »
UPDATE: 31 August 2005, the clapham common venue has been changed to Regent’s Park. More info here.
A brilliant idea, it’s disappointing that there will be no Cricket in the Park for the fourth and fifth Ashes Tests (Nottingham and London). Perhaps the ECB hadn’t forseen Ashes and Cricket fever sweeping Britain - might they change their minds? Email them and tell them you want more Cricket in the Park…it can’t hurt.
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