Nothing Like an English Summer

[czarkeen]

The hush in Lord's

Gower's peculiar voice, with Bumble's gems and co.

Be it West Indies, English summer is like none other, The ambience of Lord's is surreal

Memories of 2010 summer, what a special summer it was

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[Inswinger]

2010 was a special summer?

[czarkeen]

In terms of English conditions, the way the ball swung, seamed what have you..the ball was talking

Michael Holding was just answering a query by N. Hussain who said West Indies can't play swing and Holding answered by giving the reference of summer 2010, that English can't play the swing either

That is just a testimony to how special it was and if you compare it to how India performed in summer 2011

[speed]

nothing like ipl

[Shayan]

Agree with OP. Something special about test cricket in England. Hopefully the weather improves.

[khalil1986]

It is great watching test cricket on Sky. No cheerleaders for a start whether that's on the ground or in the commentary box.

[Asif321]

Yes really ... it feels like im in heaven watching cricket
really good for eyes , for ears for mind ... wen i saw today
i missed charging in swinging it

[Zeeraq]

It was good, but for me it is nothing compared to when Pakistan Team enter the ground to play

Well each to his own I guess.

[Express Pace]

It's serene, good falling asleep to.

[wasi90lk]

yes, tests in england are always good to watch (particularly at lord's).

[DarthSImian]

So silent you won't even be woken up? Well.

[Zaz]

England is always the number one place to watch and play test cricket

And skys coverage is the best in the world

[KingKhanWC]

England is the home of cricket, the game was invented here, it is played here at it's best and will always be the case.

[Asiacup2012]

and clap on every four and six. no dance, no bhangra, no IPL tamasha

[James]

Originally Posted by Zaz England is always the number one place to watch and play test cricket And skys coverage is the best in the world

Originally Posted by KingKhanWC England is the home of cricket, the game was invented here, it is played here at it's best and will always be the case.

Great thread chaps!

Cricket in England is always the grandest of treats.

Love it.

[Markhor]

Oh! Words out of my mouth.

I hate the IPL and everything it stands for, the dollar throwing, cheerleading, booty shaking, six and fours hitting, teenage loving, tamasha, Bollywood sponsored, hit and giggle monstrosity that it is.

The serene location of Lords, a May morning of the 1st Day of the 1st Test at Lords is like nothing else. The ball seaming. Test cricket is like no other, it is REAL cricket, a true barometer of a cricketer's worth.

Although I disagree on Sky's coverage, as good as it is I'd rather see a return to free-to-air terrestrial television.

Unfortunately with each passing day more of cricket's heart and soul is being ripped out in favour of T20 domestic leagues. The shift from Lords to Mumbai/Dubai is continuing. Soon Tests will be shortened to 4 days or something to 'reinvigorate the sport' or some other PR twist. Why change something that has worked so well for over 100 years ?

Lords, home of cricket and the greatest sporting venue in the world.

[test_fan]

I agree with the OP. Australia comes second.

[omairsiddiqui]

Awesome thread. Not just the atmosphere and quality of coverage, it's the quality of the contest as well.

Bowling is brilliant to watch. The ball moves around all day and only a batsman with solid technique and temperament can score big. Just love the beautiful sight of a drive through the covers and a perfect outswinger being edged to the slips.

A nice video from the Lord's YT channel that describes it well:

[Thees_Mar_Khan]

Australian summer for me.

[freelance_cricketer]

Always loved Test Cricket is Aussie and England.

[test_fan]

Originally Posted by Thees_Mar_Khan Australian summer for me.

It always used to be Australia for me too, but in recent times England has surpassed them, the quality of cricket England play in their home condition is incredible. Also 25K people make an English ground completely packed but not in Australia.

[freelance_cricketer]

BTW IPL and English test cricket is no comparison. England has its own T20 league whose name i keep forgetting. Compare that with IPL

And to help your India hating miserable soul, you may compare with Indian test cricket. That would be fine. Apple with Apples, orange with oranges.

[James]

English and Australian summers are pretty close in terms of the quality of cricket...





...but the crowd interest swings it our way.

[Aly]

While there's no match of Test matches played in England, the charm of watching test cricket in those lush green, serene, beautiful, small (more importantly not big concrete structures) of NZ, even without packed crowds, is also mesmerizing.

I am in love with the Dunedin ground. Those lush green woods in background. pure bliss!!

[Zamee]

Originally Posted by Asif321 Yes really ... it feels like im in heaven watching cricket really good for eyes , for ears for mind ... wen i saw today i missed charging in swinging it

You still miss him after all that embarrassment??

[speed]

Originally Posted by James English and Australian summers are pretty close in terms of the quality of cricket... ...but the crowd interest swings it our way.

depends aussie grounds are much bigger, so even if there 60% full, they have more people in than lords which is uk's biggest ground.

[James]

There's something about a full ground.

[speed]

Originally Posted by James There's something about a full ground.

could england ever sell out 90,000 like the aussies can?

[James]

The Ashes sells out here a year in advance, so maybe.

[Strike!]

Agree, Can't wait for 2014 when we tour there again.

[Pakprideuk]

I actually love the english summer as well as the australian summer. The way the cricket is played, it is amazing. Looking forward to all the Test matches this summer.

[Asiacup2012]

English summer is only exciting when donkeys running around the field.

[Liverpoolred]

Originally Posted by Asiacup2012 English summer is only exciting when donkeys running around the field.

[chacha kashmiri]

Wait till the rain kicks in and we get to discuss the great ashes of the past, thats when the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and leave to watch andy murray become scottish.

[FusedBulb]

Originally Posted by Aly While there's no match of Test matches played in England, the charm of watching test cricket in those lush green, serene, beautiful, small (more importantly not big concrete structures) of NZ, even without packed crowds, is also mesmerizing. I am in love with the Dunedin ground. Those lush green woods in background. pure bliss!!

compare that to our grounds.
Fog, dust, yellowish brown grass, and the worst part ... when the camera is flashed onto some female the entire crowd erupts. Absolutely HATE that part.

[pakrock]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/...843eb36624.jpg

http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/in...7_51212157.jpg

Nothing like pakistani summer.

[omairsiddiqui]

Originally Posted by pakrock http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/...843eb36624.jpg http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/in...7_51212157.jpg Nothing like pakistani summer.

[LethalSami]

Originally Posted by pakrock http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/in...7_51212157.jpg Nothing like pakistani summer.

i loved it when we all went to the local canals during summer...

either watermelons or mangoes or biryani after we're exhausted from swimming ..............ahhhhhh the good summer days in pind

[leatherface58]

i love the matches in england. especially absolute green tops with overcast conditions, ball doing all kinds of things. batsmen clueless. its fun that way. the only gripe i got is the mcc members with those ghastly coats.

they have barely any reaction to the game and are seen yawning shamelessly. otherwise, the crowd is polite and cheers both sides. i have got a wish to watch a game at lord's. but that remains a distant dream now.

[saad1024]

Summer '12 = South Africa in England.

I-JUST-CANT-WAIT-FOR-THIS-TO-START!!!!

[ecstatic_freak]

Its fun to watch Cricket in England and Sky is the best!

[PIE_CHUCKER]

England is home of cricket

[Asiacup2012]

Originally Posted by PIE_CHUCKER England is home of cricket

Sorry WRONG, now India is!!!!!!!!