The Historic Rose Bowl Test Match In Pictures

Pictures from the first ever Test match at The Rose Bowl.

The Rose Bowl's historic day - England v Sri Lanka, the first Test match at the Home of Hampshire Cricket brought to you in pictures courtesy of LMI Photography (see more here). 

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1) England coach Andy Flower, captain Andrew Strauss and bowling coach David Saker discuss The Rose Bowl wicket before England won the toss and chose to bowl.

2) Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove rings the pavilion bell to signal the start of the historic Test match.

3) Rod Bransgrove stands proud at The Rose Bowl. 

4) England bowler James Anderson bowls the first ever Test delivery at The Rose Bowl. 

5) Hampshire Cricket's own Adam Rouse is England's 12th man!

6)Former Hampshire seamer Chris Tremlett appeals successfully for the wicket of Tharanga Paranavitana at The Rose Bowl.

7) The Rose Bowl rain brings a lovely rainbow over the east side of the ground!

8) Youngsters in good spirits despite the afternoon rain. 

9) Ian Bell attempts to take a low catch. 

10) Ex-Hampshire duo Chris Tremlett and Kevin Pietersen.

11) Wicketkeeper Matt Prior ducks for cover after Stuart Broad's vicious bouncer. 

12) The public raise their glasses to the first Rose Bowl Test!

13) England leave the field at the close of play. 

14) Hampshire Cricket's Michael Bates, Adam Rouse, Hamza Riazuddin and Tim Ravenscroft - England's 12th men!

Words: Stuart Appleby
Images: LMI Photography

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