Two enthusiastic cricket fans who are watching the game with interest from the members area in front of the Pavilion are Carter and James.  Both teenagers gave us their views on the match so far, and their predictions for who will win.

The Barmy Army’s Graham Barber prefers to travel to the overseas Test series, but he is very happy to be at Trent Bridge for Day 4 of this week’s Test Match. Thanks to his exploits abroad with the Barmy Army, he has a few stories to tell!

An appeal for an LBW by Finn doesn’t get anywhere much like the Mexican Wave which a section of the crowd is trying, and failing, to start. Finn bowling much better and finds the due of Smith which doesn’t as the bounce of the pitch continues to be variable. Australia are on to 148-3, almost half way to their target and with 18 overs remaining in the day, they will be hoping to take a good chunk of runs off that target once more.

We were lucky enough this afternoon to interview Virginia Lette, wife of Australian batsman Ed Cowan.  Virginia has started her own blog, which tells the less than glamourous story of life as a cricketing WAG on an Ashes tour.   Virginia’s blog can be found at: Continue reading →

Trent Bridge is playing host today to the biggest gathering of Mr. Motivators that Nottingham has ever seen.  Lads from Reading, Leeds and Sunderland  are gathering at today’s Ashes match to cheer England on.  As one of them told Brian Fairchild “We do this every year at different Test match grounds. This year we choose Trent Bridge.  I’ve never been here, but we’ve got brilliant seats, and I’m really impressed with the ground.  We’re hoping to see lots of Australian wickets this afternoon”.  With the support of so many Mr. Motivators, how can England fail?