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.