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.