Enjoying our time being on the Lords pitch.
Author: Michael James
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Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 11
Paul Collingwood and other back room staff looking out at the fans on the ground. The pitch used for Jimmy’s last test match. Taking a picture of Ben Stokes taking a picture of us. I understand he was amazed at the scenes on the Lords ground. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 10
Some more pictures from the day at Lords of Jimmy Anderson’s farewell test match.
Jimmy on his final press duty, over 2 hours since the end of play. I can see cricinfo Vithushan Ehantharajah 
Nasser Hussain walking back after completing his Sky TV duties, including interviewing Jimmy Anderson in the England changing room. 
Such a rare sight, fans allowed on to the Lords turf. From my memory, this is the first time since 1983 World Cup final. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 9
Carlos Brathwaite walking back after the end of the BBC coverage of the 1st test. 
James Anderson still on the pitch doing press interviews. 
The GOAT that is James Anderson. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 8
So with the game over, capturing pictures of BBC presenters and other press going from the media centre to the pavilion to do their interviews.
Jonathan Agnew and Michael Vaughan going over to the pavilion to do after match BBC coverage. 
Phil Tufnell causally strolling around to the pavilion 
cricinfo Andrew Miller hobbling around to speak with Jimmy Anderson. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 7
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Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 6
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Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 5
If you look closely, some of the West Indies players are standing on the bench so that they can be pictured. lol 
15 minutes to play with Father Time looking out. 
The wicket ready for the action. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 4
Sir Alistair Cook now talking with the England captain Ben Stokes. 
West Indies getting into position for a team photograph 
West Indies touring squad. -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 3
Some more pictures before start of play.
Jamie Smith walking back to the pavilion on debut test match. 
Two of England’s greats, Paul Collingwood and Sir Alistair Cook. 
Is Sir Alistair Cook trying to get some inside information from Paul Collingwood before going on air? -
Week 226 – July 12th – England v West Indies – Part 2
West Indies out on the Lords pitch for warm up. 
The morning score, I wonder how much cricket we will see, could be all over in 4 balls. 
So TRUE. The GOAT.
