Jerusalem rings out from Trent Bridge for the final time this summer, and conditions will have England’s bowlers rubbing the ball between their hands with glee. It’s overcast, and far from the baking heat from earlier in the Test. Graeme Swann is opening… facing young Ashton Agar. Here we go!
Much has been made this week of the absorbing events on the field in this first Investec Ashes, but the BBC have taken a look into Trent Bridge itself, and the stories hidden inside.
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It’s a mere 10,557 miles from Sydney, Australia to the capital of London so you can only hope the Australian fans in Trent Bridge are relieved to be finally sitting down. Having arrived in the expectation of being labelled “barbecue lovers” they certainly took it in their stride and nailed their “posh” British accents. In the pleasure of some memorable cricket it’s safe to say that our cousins down under share the renowned dry sense of humour.
The Ashes has put the eyes of the world on Trent Bridge and the staff here have taken this opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the kids of the community by putting them at the forefront of the action.
Schools Development Offices at Trent Bridge, Alan Harrison, tells us about the huge interest the Urn has brought to Schools looking to get involved on the grounds.
“We have two county schools, which are a couple of our Asda County finalists. There’s also a club from our Ashes trophy competition, the prize being part of our guard of honour.” he said.
“As soon as you mention the opportunity to come to the ashes they jump at the chance and it is amazing how many hoops schools and clubs will jump through to come here. Two of the schools in particular only got notified last friday so the fact that they were here yesterday and today is just fantastic.”
@JimmyAnderson9, now the leading Test wicket taker at Trent Bridge, builds his @ECB_cricket FTI MVP Rankings lead. http://www.thepca.co.uk/competition-mvp-england-13.html?comp=overall …
Watching the cricket at Trent Bridge in the sun… Aussies in trouble 131-9. Hope England can bat pic.twitter.com/kwrWohXmHu
Controversy at Trent Bridge? Foot down or not? Out or not? think he was out foot was on the line not behind #matterofopinion #ashes
“RT @World_First: Call the RSPCA because there’s a Swann on fire at Trent Bridge”
Can Agar be our saviour !!!! #Ashes #ReturnTheUrn #TrentBridge
@PaddyBriggs
Lovely morning at @TrentBridge – clouds high and fluffy. Exciting day ahead? pic.twitter.com/EZuecyMmwV
What a 1st day @TrentBridge ! Let’s hope for plenty of early wickets this morning. #Ashes
A rare day off so am off to #TrentBridge to watch the #Ashes. Not a stress free day though, watching England!
Sunny and warm at Trent Bridge already. Might be a batting day after all? https://vine.co/v/h70IWvL5qUL
In the New Stand @TrentBridge with @lucybuttery11 for Day 2 of Ashes… Surrounded by Aussies, send help! #RISE #ashes