Tailenders The Lord's Special
Jul 17, 2018
Three comedians explore the magic of Lord's turf, spotting cricket legends and sharing on-pitch reactions. They hunt for quick greetings from stars and swap awkward cricketing tales. Live music, a quirky quiz and a charity 100-ball match announcement add fun and chaos to their Lord's visit.
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Meeting Virat Kohli Sparked Awkward Fan Moments
- Felix and Greg felt starstruck seeing Virat Kohli walk past Lord's and tried to get his attention.
- Felix describes doing the awkward schoolkid wave while Jimmy kept a professional 'game face' because he's playing Kohli soon.
Why Lord's Feels Uniquely Electric
- Jimmy says Lord's pavilion view and atmosphere make it uniquely special compared with any other ground.
- He highlights the first half hour's intense buzz, dodging champagne corks on the boundary and the need to focus despite the noise.
Prepare Pitches For Match Format Not Drama
- Jimmy explains one-day pitches are prepared to be flat and high-scoring while test pitches are prepared to last five days.
- Groundskeepers may leave moisture or grass to prevent cracking so behaviour stays fair for both teams.