I arrived at The Oval for Day 3 having had a smooth journey, and to find two fellow Essex friends Mike and Mary sat next to me for the day! That was a nice surprise! What was to come during the day was also a nice surprise. India started the day on 174 for 6, … More England v India – The Oval – Day 3
There was a lot of angst online about Nottinghamshires intention to charge £10 for this surprise Day 5, I’d bought my tickets at the end of last summer so my £10 was long gone, and there was no way I was missing the end of this test match. Overnight the powers that be at Trent … More England v India – Trent Bridge – Day 5
My journey to the ground for Day 3 was seamless, I felt like trying to tell those paying to park that they really didn’t need to! I had empty seats around me, they must’ve heard about me! But had a few good exchanges of views throughout the day. England had the opportunity to get runs … More England v India – Edgbaston Day 3
As England managed to beat the West Indies in 3 days I’m sitting at home rather than at Lords so can get back to my mission of getting up to date with the cricket I’ve watched this summer. England started the day on 252 for 6 with work to do, Toby Roland-Jones and Jonny Bairstow … More England v South Africa Day 2 Old Trafford
Unusually for me I was at Trent Bridge with a group of people, mostly Kent fans, we were joined by Paul Calland and his son Dan on Day 2. Paul plays and coaches rugby league so we had lots to talk about and Dan, was amazing! At 8 years old he sat and scored for … More England v South Africa – Day 2 – Trent Bridge
And so the County Cricket season is here and Essex are in Division 1! A week after the fact this is going to be photos heavy, but a few words about the match and cricket in general. I have to come back as I add the photos in, I don’t seem to be capable of … More Essex v Lancashire (A passion for the game!)
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