Nottinghamshire County Council Chair Sybil Fielding has been down to Trent Bridge today to soak up the atmostphere of the 4th test. She told us just how important International cricket is to the people of Nottinghamshire. Listen below.
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There must be something in the tea bags
As one of the main sponsors of both cricketing charity Chance to Shine and this Investec Ashes series Yorkshire Tea are a company at the forefront of English cricket fans’ minds.
There must be something special in the teabags as currently the 3 Yorkshire batsman in England’s top 5 are a collective 119-1 and counting in reply to Australia’s 60 all out.
Add in a little help from skipper Alistair Cook (43) and career test best figures of 9.3-5-15-8 for local lad Stuart Broad in the morning session and it’s turning into a very good day for England, hunting the win that will seal the victory in this years’ Ashes series.
Joe Root has passed 50 in this evening session and he and Bairstow share a partnership currently standing at 77. Stay posted to see how England get on in this evening session on Day 1.
Entertainment besides the cricket
The first day’s entertainers include various musical groups, a singer and a harmonica player, as well as Nuts the Squirrel. The day started at the station with Nuts welcoming the masses alongside a Samba band and a group of Indian drummers.
Moving to the stadium there was a Dhol band at lunch, as well as the other entertainers. Another group keeping the masses entertained between sessions at Trent Bridge all week are a group of Victorian Street actors with various pieces of Ashes-related theatre around the ground.
BBC Radio Nottingham legend Colin Slater talks cricket
Colin Slater has been commentating for BBC Radio Nottingham sport for 57 years and is comfortably a local legend. Here watching the first day of the first test, we caught up with him to chat about Trent Bridge attendances, Notts County and Nottinghamshires England prospects. listen below.
Joe Root reaches 50
Joe Root is the first batsman of the 4th test to reach 50 runs, and has done it off just 69 balls. listen below to the Trent Bridge crowd the moment the in form Yorkshireman reached the milestone.
Catch up with today’s Audio Boom clips
Across the entire fourth test here at Trent Bridge we will be bringing you interviews and other soundbites for your listening pleasure. To make it even easier, here is the best of day one’s content so far. Simply click on any of the cricket balls to play each clip.
Lack of sight doesn’t spoil Simon’s Ashes experience
Despite being visually impaired, Simon loves coming to the cricket, and especially at Trent Bridge. We spoke to him during the second session and he explained how he enjoys the cricket despite struggling to see it. Listen below.
Waitrose in the Whites
You will see supermarket, Waitrose, being advertised all round the ground. It is England’s kit sponsor and is ever present at test matches now. You can see their stand, which like most of the others, is behind the William Clarke stand.
Complimentary cakes have been on offer, as many people are attracted by the prospect of winning competitions and tickets to an England Test match. Many people took to the Waitrose stand in the lunch interval, with champagne served on the balcony. They will be serving other drinks and food on their balcony during the tea interval.