Tailenders Don’t mention Buddy Holly, plus toilets, Soft Cell and Mario Kart.
May 23, 2018
They chat about the quirky facilities and famous slope at Lord's and why the ground feels like Mario Kart. There is talk of running-in songs, a heartbeat theme idea and plans to play it at a bowler's entrance. Listeners share boozy fan encounters and wild matchday moments. The conversation includes playful corrections, media duties and cricket-versus-music comparisons.
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Players Take Earpieces Into Lord's Toilets
- Jimmy explains dressing-room restrictions during Tests, including confiscated phones and earpieces for listening to commentary.
- At Lord's players can take earpieces into the soundproof toilets to hear TMS and react quickly if a wicket falls.
Jimmy's Memorable Lord's Wickets And Milestone
- Jimmy recalls favourite Lord's wickets including dismissing Sachin Tendulkar and bowling Sarav Ganguly through the gate.
- He notes he has taken 90 Test wickets at Lord's and needs ten more for 100 there.
Lord's Slope Shapes Bowler Advantage
- The Lord's slope subtly helps bowlers even when conditions are flat by affecting rhythm and ball movement.
- Statistical patterns show batting end affects edges versus bowled/LBW outcomes, so experienced bowlers pick preferred ends.