2019 has long been touted as the ‘biggest year’ for international cricket in England, and Emerald Headingley will be at the forefront of this.
Hosting a plethora of high-profile fixtures, including an Ashes Test match and four ICC Cricket World Cup games, the famous old ground has somewhat of a new look. The brand-new, state-of-the-art, Emerald Stand will be open for the first time as England take on Pakistan in the Fifth Royal London One-Day International on Sunday 19th May.
Yorkshire and Somerset played out a 15-wicket opening day yesterday, with the White Rose holding the advantage. What will day two bring? Follow this page for live updates.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has agreed a new commercial partnership with the clean energy technology company UrbanChain, which will see Headingley powered by 100% renewable energy for the first time.
Winning the toss our visitors elected to bat first and on a slow morning session went to lunch at 105 without loss – Maisuria 36 not out from 68 deliveries and Fonseka 42 not out from 87.
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