Rocky Flintoff, a 16-year-old, is making his County Championship debut for Lancashire against Surrey at The Oval. Lancs are 9 for 1 after losing the toss. The start of the Old Trafford Test is delayed due to rain, but there is hope for the rest of the day. Nathan Lyon’s masterclass is currently being shown by Sky. A blog about the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in 1984 is recommended for those bored during rain breaks.
Graham Thorpe’s contributions to English cricket are remembered by former colleagues Ian Ward, Michael Atherton, and Nasser Hussain. Shoaib Bashir discusses his impressive bowling performance, learning from spinners like Nathan Lyon and Ravi Ashwin, and his desire to improve his batting skills. Chris Woakes talks about the benefits of gaining new skills and experience as a Test cricketer.
The start of play at Old Trafford is delayed, with England resuming at 22 for none on the second day. Sri Lanka’s last three wickets added significant runs thanks to Milan Rathnayeke’s impressive debut performance. Sri Lanka will need their bowlers to exploit the Manchester conditions and dismiss England quickly. The forecast is better for the second day, promising an exciting day of cricket ahead.
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