England vs South Africa, Trent Bridge, 1998 4th Evening

[NottsFan]

What an evening that was.

Donald almost at the peak of his powers against a dogged Atherton. Boucher dropping that catch, Atherton gloving one yet staying in his ground, Donald losing his temper.

The atmosphere that evening was incredibly special, and i feel privleged to have been there.

Anyone else at TB that night?

[Dello]

No, I was on the edge of my sofa wondering when Test cricket had turned into Gladiators.

Was a great final session - Donald was so angry, it looked like Boucher was going to cry.

Good times.

[spangler]

Does it say something about Donald that even at his most pished-off-worked-upness he still couldn't get Athers (whom Mcgrath or Ambrose could roll over with their eyes closed and one arm tied behind their back) out?

[seasider]

I was there.

Radcliffe Road middle tier, on the right hand side.

It was fun.

Interestingly Alan Donald came to see me play cricket a couple of seasons ago and I told him what a great session of play that was. He merely smiled, all abash.

(the last bit is in fact true, and i'm sure that Bob will confirm it)

[Big_Bad_Bob]

Aye.

Can confirm that 'Sider was indeed there - with me - and that AD did come to see 'Sider play a couple of seasons ago, although there's a chance that the former Saffer quick was actually more interested in seeing his young (non-blood) nephew playing in the same game.

[Big_Bad_Bob]

Been showing the repeats of this match on ESPN Classic (Sky Ch.442) this week, and tonight's show was the 4th day.

Thrilling stuff indeed.