5 Reasons Why Watching Test Cricket In England Is Exciting

#2. Pitches

Be it Trent Bridge or Lords, the pitches in England have a lot of life. They might not be as quick as Perth, bouncy as Wanderers, or spin-friendly as Eden Gardens, but they definitely have lateral movement. That is why bowlers like James Anderson become extremely difficult to play.

Not only does the ball move around in the air, it also moves off the pitch. Thus, even if the conditions are not swing-friendly, the bowlers will find some assistance due to the pitch’s lateral movement.