So, tomorrow I’m going to Day 5 of the Test match at Trent Bridge! Those aren’t words I thought I’d be typing or even considering yesterday, or even at lunch time today! I managed to arrive at the ground with everything I took with me, so was fully prepared for whatever the weather chose to … More England v India – Trent Bridge – Day 4
My day didn’t start too well, I travelled into Nottingham Station by tram again, chatting to a couple as I went, I got off and felt bit light as I walked along the platform, I’d left a bag on the tram, with everything I needed to protect me from the elements, umbrella, Kahoolawe, hat, sunglasses, … More England v India – Trent Bridge – Day 3
Before I start writing about Day 2 of this third Test between England and India I should confirm that I am an England fan, but, luckily for me I’m a fan of the game of cricket first. I had an OK sleep after Day 1, the Airbnb I’m staying in is close to a hospital … More England v India – Trent Bridge – Day 2
After an unsuccessful test for me at Lord’s I was looking forward to the third test at Trent Bridge. I was lucky enough to have received a ticket for the TMS v Tailenders match at Derbyshire’s 3aaa’s Ground. My daughter had been visiting from Paris and had a train to catch in London, I decided … More England v India – Trent Bridge – Day 1
With tickets at £110 a day for the first 3 days I took the decision to only go for the first 2 days at Lord’s, I later added Day 4 for £80, but decided to sell that ticket to a friend as my daughter is here, visiting from Paris. My decision meant I saw just … More England v India – The 2nd Test – Lord’s
England’s 1000th Test and their first against India this summer started today at Edgbaston. Most of the talk before the match, on the England front, revolved around the inclusion of Adil Rashid, a man who opted out of playing red ball cricket for his county, Yorkshire, in 2018. He goes into this series with a … More England v India – Edgbaston Day 1
An Article from guest blogger Jacob Wadsworth, Have photos of Sam Cook, Matthew Fisher and I hope Josh Tongue but haven’t seen the others to take any. I now these 3 are great young prospects having watched them. My name is Jacob Wadsworth, 24 years old, born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, I work as a … More The Future of English Cricket is Bright – Bowling
This is going to be another blog with more photos than words and those photos will tell the story of the game. (lots of Rohit again!) I’m going to add them in differently this time, posting each innings after I’ve written about it. (lots of Rohit again!) The first ODI between England and India took place … More England v India ODI Trent Bridge
Lots of photos for this one, especially of Rohit Sharma The mini road trip to watch England play India took my friend Monica and I to the County Ground at Bristol for the 3rd and decisive T20 between the 2 teams. We chose to use the Park and Ride which worked really well going but … More England v India T20 Bristol
My cricket schedule means I’ve fallen behind on writing, here’s hoping I can keep up with the test matches! This was the second of three T20’s to start this series between England and India, India had won the first game at Old Trafford in an atmosphere that was more akin to a home game … More England v India – T20 – Cardiff
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