Edgbaston - Test Match

[Block 25]

aup lads thinking of ordering tickets for the test match england v south africa at edgbaston buti havent been before as i usually go to old trafford, trent brifge and hedingley

so was wonering where the barmy army or the lads who havea sing song usualyl sit ? becuase we want a few beers and a laugh like

any help will be greatly appreciated cheers

[Coll40]

You might get a more informative answer here mate

membership.barmyarmy.com/forum/

[robin1302]

I had a look at that earlier and it said tickets were £60, I went to Old Trafford last month and they were only £23!

[swipers]

membership.barmyarmy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=120

Have been in a number of blocks in the Eric Hollies stand and it is pretty lively, especially after lunch when the beer has been flowing for 4 or so hours ;D ;D

Remember the 2nd day of the 2005 Ashes test (claimed to be best ever) - my favorite day ever at the cricket, and I've been about 25 different games.

Prices at Edgy do seem high this year - we're off to Headingly on the Sunday on 20/7 for £40.

[FrostySCFC]

Head for where the temp screen usually is. Not sure thename of the stand I'm afraid, but you shall find some Barmy shenanigans going on there.

Not got my tickets with Barmy Army this time around, so don't think I'll be sat there this year. I'm heading down on the Friday, what day you planning on going?

[Cityfullergoals]

Go while you can lads

Just been watching Cricket Writers on Sunday and seems like test cricket could be on the way out

Not possible in my eyes - all that tradition

Test cricket may be boring to some, but to true cricket fans it is what it says - the ultimate TEST

20 20 is great and dont get me wrong the entertainment compared to the England v New Zealand three match test series is uncomparable but TEST CRICKET MUST STAY

Thoughts?

[FrostySCFC]

I think the Twenty20 is great, and is an excellent way to get people who aren't really into it, get into the game of cricket. It's short, fast and entertaining.

I much prefer Test cricket to be honest, and I could never see it being on the way out. When you look how quickly each of the Tests over the last few years have sold out, I don't think I'm the only one. Also, the way the Test game is these days, it's becoming less 'boring' and dragged out for the not-so-much cricket fan, as is the reputation of the game.

I'll continue to watch it, and continue to go to it as long as I can. When you look at value for money as well, it is much better than football. I went to see England beat the Aussies in the Ashes '05, and it cost me £50 per day for a full day of great cricket. How much does it cost for 90 minutes of England v Croatia...?

[Cityfullergoals]

Quite right there Georgie

Did you see Pietersen change hands and slog it left handed for six

That takes some doing does that

Now theyre saying that shouldnt be allowed. A bowler cant change from right arm to left arm without informing the ump, but a batsman can apparently

[myleftboot]

In changing hands it's caused a bit of a debate that. As they have to declare as a left or right handed batsman don't they? What a player though at one day level.

It suits him more than test cricket