As thousands file into Trent Bridge on this sunny Tuesday morning for what promises to be a thrilling final day, Nottinghamshire’s inspired, intelligent decision to throw the doors open free of charge was vindicated.
Nottinghamshire announced the decision in the evening session yesterday and a few hours later were scrambling for extra stewards and volunteers as demand exceeded expectation; shortly after 10pm, they confirmed that all 17,063 tickets had been snapped up (how many of those would show up is another matter).
