mvaughan

There's only ever been one Test match played at Cardiff - the First Test of the 2009 Ashes series - so we don't have a huge amount to go on as regards assessing the wicket over five days. I did play a few county matches there over the years though and my memories of it are that it's a good batting track that doesn't really deteriorate so I'm expecting plenty of runs. If we cast our minds back to that Test in 2009 where England hung on for a priceless draw, it was more the pressure of the situation that saw wickets fall on the final day rather than any gremlins in the pitch. That said, if there's a bit of moisture in the air on the first day the new ball could swing and that obviously means James Anderson could become a huge factor; if England bowl first they'll need the Lancashire man to...