Ashes Podcast: Match Atmosphere After Two Quick Wickets
I Sing The Ashes
Sean Ruane is a familiar figure at an Ashes Test match. His role as England’s Tenor sets the tone for the start of each match, with his uplifting rendition of ‘Jerusalem’ stirring the England team, and the fans, on to their best. Not bad for a man who started life on a council estate in Lancashire. “I was lucky to get the opportunity to study opera in Italy” he told us, “I now have the privilege of singing at every Ashes match.” Sean was also very complementary about Trent Bridge “The staff here are very good, and I’m particularly impressed by the way the club gives back to the community through the Community Trust”.
Michael Temple spoke to Sean about his experience of working with the England team.
Day Four Live: Aussies In Real Trouble
First ball of the next over, Swann has Smith trapped LBW for 17 leaving two new batsmen at the crease and the English crowd belting out a chorus of ‘your not singing anymore’. Great stuff!!
Day Four Live: Broad Takes Crucial Wicket
The crowd erupt, Michael Clarke is sent back to the dressing room for 23. The umpires originally go upstairs to check it carried to Prior behind the stumps which it did. After, the Aussie captain reviewed the decision straight away but Aleem Dar’s decision was upheld and Australia are 161-4 needing 150 more for victory.
Ashes Gallery: Last Session Of The Day
The Teenage Commentators
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.
Ashes Podcast: Graham The Barmy Tourist
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!