The teams have made their way out onto the field, Alastair Cook and Joe Root emerging to raucous reception. Cook to face the first ball from James Pattinson… here we go!
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Ashes Live: Day One – The Toss
… is won by Alastair Cook and England will bat first here at Trent Bridge. Also confirmation has come in that Steven Finn will be England’s third seamer, and that there will be no place for David Warner. First blood to the hosts?
Ashes Day 1 Live: Wildcard entry for the Aussies?
Yesterday afternoon, visiting captain MIchael Clarke kept his XI under wraps, choosing to wait until the toss to reveal his side. However, one cat looks to have been let out of the bag early, with 19-year-old Ashton Agar being gifted his cap by Aussie legend Glenn McGrath (left). Full line-ups when we get them.
Ashes Live: Day 1
There’s nothing like a warm welcome to Nottingham ahead of the test match, and visitors arriving at the city’s station are being greeted by the Ashes Legacy Volunteers’ Samba band. A rousing reception ahead of what promises to be quite the occasion at Trent Bridge.
Pattinson Promises Fiery Ashes Series
The Ashes is, unquestionably, cricket’s most celebrated series. The pinnacle of the international game, one of the fiercest rivalries in sport will be contested over five matches this summer, starting this week at Trent Bridge.
One man not short on desire and drive will be young Australian bowler James Pattinson.
Experience Nottinghamshire: City Gears Up For Evening Entertainment
The Ashes Test is less than a week away and if you’re coming to Nottingham to watch the biggest rivalry in cricket then we have plenty of extra things to see and do after the game. All of the events below can be accessed via the dedicated page for Trent Bridge on the Experience Nottinghamshire website.
Post Match Plans
Once the game has finished there’s plenty to see and do in Nottingham. Several local pubs are offering Real Ale Festivals.
John Lewis Showcase Knitted Cricketers
John Lewis have joined the celebrations ahead of Australia’s arrival in Nottingham by employing a group of knitted cricketers as part of their display. They even made a trip to Trent Bridge to put their abilities to the test.
Photographs – Jemma Cox
All Hands On Deck At Trent Bridge Inn
With thousands set to descend on West Bridgford for the first Investec Ashes Test, the Trent Bridge Inn’s Duty Manager, Philippa Bacon, has her work cut out for her ahead of Australia’s arrival in Nottingham.
“I’ve been interviewing all day for extra staff for the Ashes test, we need anyone and everyone to help,” she said.