With the 40 over mark upon us it is clear to see that Peter Siddle has taken today’s play by storm proving his place upon Australia’s finest within the early stages of the test so far; gaining the respect of the Aussie following who’s chants of “Siddle, Siddle, Siddle” have prominantly and proudly reverberated around the stands already.

Cutting Jonathan Trott short by 2 runs to reach half a century helped this specialist right-arm fast bowler to show his determination to deliver this Test. It will be interesting to see how England deal with such a professional adversary.

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.”

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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.

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.

@varad297

Picturesque Trent Bridge, snow white uniforms, overcast skies and nerves all around, the #ashes are a royal cricketing treat.

@petermblackburn

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

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.

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

As the Australians took to the field closely followed by Alastair Cook and Joe Root and the familiar soundtrack of Jerusalem built to its crescendo. Yet as the applause rang out and Cook started his preparations at the crease a sound of thunder ripped through the air.

Breaking through the clouds and swooping in a spectacular display the RAF Red Arrows few over the Trent Bridge pavilion and around the ground. It was an incredible end to the pre match build up and sets the tone for the most exciting series the cricket world has to offer.