Re: 1st ODI Pak vs Eng 30th aug @ Cardiff
^ Cardiff was good apart from the result. I enjoyed the day. Ironically if it had been a day match it would have completed because there was no rain in the morning. Lucky to get parking near the ground on cathedral road. My brother had to park about 2 miles away in the city centre. As soon as we got to the ground there was a demonstration going on against Hair. All the TV cameras were covering it. It was about 50 odd people shouting slogans against Hair and handing out black ribbons. Also that decorated bus was there. There was a heavy police presence at the ground. First time I have seen police in such heavy numbers and I have been to hundreds of matches. It is a small ground and one which Afridi would have loved it. Inside the ground there was good natured banter between the two sets of supporters regarding who else but hair. Overall the atmosphere was good. The rain came as Pakistan were in a strong position and we would have won inside of 25 overs. Shame really, but apart from that a great day out. Got home by midnight.