Michael Vaughn from TMS Blog:
“It’s a key wicket because Trott played in such a controlled fashion and now Jonny Bairstow comes to the crease, who hasn’t had much time in the middle, in his first Ashes Test.”
Monthly Archives: July 2013
First morning session sees England 2 away from a century
Lunch has been called on this fine first day of the Ashes test 2013 with England within grasp of achieving their first 100 of the series.
A sarcastic English crowd cheered and jeered as the first ball to be bowled by Aussie James Pattinson establishing the start of the series was called wide followed by a rather lacklustre first over that proved to be a slow test for the talent of England’s opening batsmen – Alastair Cook and his new partner Joe Root.
A big appeal from Pattinson early on for an lbw against Joe Root sees Root’s large inside edge save him from the prospect of an early finish at 6-0.
Root doesn’t take too long to fully open his account as an England opener as he superbly hooks another of Pattinson’s offensive bowls for four to fine leg.
It wasn’t long after that England captain Alastair Cook was to bid farewell to his time on the turf as his attempt to knock Pattinson for six ended with a slight of touch seeing the ball into the awaiting wicketkeeping mits of Brad Haddin.
Jonathan Trott replaces the leading man and sees it to an England 50 in partnership with Root; a score that brings a warm applause from the onlooking crowd.
Ashton Agar for Australia makes his first test appearance at the tender age of 19 by being knocked for four by an unrelenting Trott.
Root and Trott manage to stay as one until being forced apart by Peter Siddle who’s sizzling Yorker proved a little too much for Joe Root to handle with England standing at 78-2.
Kevin Pietersen steps into the crease to see play through to lunch with Jonathan Trott helping to tally up the score to 98-2.
More to come as England and Australia take to the field once again. Let’s hope the afternoon will prove to entertain.
Wicket update
No more than half an hour since the big hitting KP was forced back to the Pavilion has Jonathan Trott fallen for a Peter Swiddle outswinger which he unwittingly puts onto his own stumps after a miss-timed inside edge. Siddle now has figures of 3-41 in a mere 9.5 overs. Let’s hope new batsman Jonny Bairstow is feeling ready for the challenge.
Ashes Live Day One: Latest Tweets
Picturesque Trent Bridge, snow white uniforms, overcast skies and nerves all around, the #ashes are a royal cricketing treat.
It’s days like this when you realise how lucky Notts people are. Trent Bridge possibly the finest ground in the country and looks great full.
Love Trent Bridge myself. It’s my favourite ground along with the Oval in the UK. Helps that it is the closest venue to me.
Great to see a sell-out match at Trent Bridge, such a special ground where many legends of the game have played #ashes
I want to go watch the #Ashes at #trentbridge 
Wicket update
Australia gain a quick post-lunch adrenaline rush as Kevin Pietersen is bowled out for 14 by a determined Peter Siddle. It looks as though he didn’t want his break to end so soon. Enter Ian Bell to take centre stage.
Podcast: Zouk Fusion Feeding The Ashes
Zouk are providing ‘Indian Fusion’ cuisine here at Trent Bridge this week, so if your palette is screaming more Masala than Meat pie, then their stand is in the TBI Courtyard.
The Well Grounded Cafe
This is one of West Bridgford’s newest cafe. It has only been open three weeks, and already it is feeling the Ashes effect. Owner Helen Dipper explained to Brian Fairchild how the business was benefitting.
“We have been really lucky in having two major events in Nottingham this month. Armed Forces day was crazy. We sold out of everything by 2pm! We are hoping for a good match, and for England to do to well, as that would be great for our trade too”.
Helen and her team are offering a £5 lunch bag offer to Ashes fans.
Ashes Live Day One Lunch: Latest Tweets
The latest tweets from around the ground and those watching around the world at lunch here on day one.
All square at lunch at Trent Bridge England 98-2 – Trott and Pietersen together – important afternoon session. #ashes
lunch on the first day!! Honours even!! #trentbridge #ashes
Looks a cracking test wicket at Trent Bridge: value for shots for the batsmen, but something for the bowlers too – even a bit of turn #Ashes
RT @philagius People saying honours even at Trent Bridge but I’m sure England have a shedload more MBEs