Category Archives: Australia

I Sing The Ashes

 

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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: Broad Takes Crucial Wicket

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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.

The Teenage Commentators

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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

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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!

Day Four Live: Australia Consolidate

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An appeal for an LBW by Finn doesn’t get anywhere much like the Mexican Wave which a section of the crowd is trying, and failing, to start. Finn bowling much better and finds the due of Smith which doesn’t as the bounce of the pitch continues to be variable. Australia are on to 148-3, almost half way to their target and with 18 overs remaining in the day, they will be hoping to take a good chunk of runs off that target once more.