Derek’s One Day Delight

Ex England cricketer Derek Pringle took part in the TwelthMan Q&A session earlier this afternoon. He expressed his delight of England’s current style of play and the squads potential for the future. He also said he is excited for what today’s game has to offer.

Pringle said “the ball moves around here in Nottingham, especially with some cloud cover, but with both teams playing with confidence, expect fireworks”. He also said “England need to put the last two games behind them, it’s a new day and i think we’re in for a thriller.”

A Third Man Insight

Everyone who follows cricket has an opinion on team lineups, their performances and also umpire decisions. Whether its arguing ‘ that’s definitely out” or ‘no chance, missing leg’, everybody has a say and that’s one of many things that brings people together in discussion over this wonderful sport.

The different backgrounds of cricket fans is always a fascinating one on international match days, and a fan who was especially interesting today was a man from Leicestershire whose best friend is controlling the third man box today.

The technology used in modern sport is second to none and the way it is used in cricket is no exception. And thought it has certainly improved the accuracy of umpires decisions, there’s no doubting there will still be plenty of fans debate that third mans decisions later today.

Behind The Scenes: Before Start Of Play

Dagnall expects runs

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Ex Leicestershire and Warwickshire cricketer, Charles Dagnall is expecting big things in todays fourth ODI between England and New Zealand. With England needing a victory to avoid a series defeat, Dagnall thinks England can learn from recent mistakes and win here at trent bridge.

Dagnall said: “It’s always a fantastic atmosphere here at trent bridge and hopefully the players can give the fans something to cheer.”

He’s also awaiting big runs for both teams but believes England will come out on top.

Bats, hats and autographs

Nicola, Jake and Alistair are new to merchandising, Nicola usually works as a steward at Trent Bridge, and for Jake and Alistair it is their first day here. Not that it has stopped them from doing a brisk trade in different items.

Their most popular item is the new ‘lion’ T-shirt, which has the latest England ODI brand, and sells for £50. Like the other merchandise stalls around the ground they sell small bats, hats and autograph books. As we talk to them another wave of customers arrive; it looks like it will be a busy afternoon for the merchandise team.

Lunch is Served!

Woodhead Hall

The Woodhead Hall is an unlikely setting for a large social event. Normally it is used for indoor net practice for the Nottinghamshire players, but today it is acting as the venue for lunch for the clubs members and their guests.

There is a lively buzz about the place as former players and club members meet and greet each other. Kenneth Clarke, the local MP and longtime member of the club enters with a cheery hello.

He is followed by Peter Wynne-Thomas, the keeper of the Trent Bridge library and author of several books on the history of cricket. As we wait for the game to start, the Nottinghamshire members and their guests enjoy the hospitality that the club provides to al with a love of cricket.

Q&A with Derek Pringle

TwelthMan is the official membership of England Cricket. They host Q&A sessions with ex England cricketers at all International fixtures played at home. Today here at Trent Bridge, Derek Pringle has the honour of the TwelthMan Q&A at 13:15.

Derek represented England at Test and One Day level from 1982 to 1993. They will be giving opportunities for fans to win prizes and also sign up to TwelthMan for priorities and benefits.

Royal London Raring To Go As England Look To Level

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Royal London, one of the match day and series sponsors for the England ODI series are looking to build on their good work from the series so far and raise further awareness at Trent Bridge as England look to level the one day series with New Zealand.

The Insurance company is looking to raise awareness and are settling in for a fantastic day at Trent Bridge with lots of fun and games for supporters to get involved in. With games for all the family to get involved in.

These include table cricket and the infamous Gilbert beak challenge which has been a crowd favourite around the grounds so far this series it promises to be a fun filled, exciting day not only on the pitch but off the pitch too.