Ground
Trent Bridge is considered to be one of the best grounds in the world to watch cricket. Trent Bridge's serene pavilion, kept within the architectural parameters of its 1889 foundation, is thought of as one of the most renowned trademarks of cricket. Recent developments include the £7.2 million Radcliffe Road Cricket Centre, opened in 1998 and the state of the art £1.9 million Fox Road stand, which has received awards for its architectural excellence. The latter includes a modernistic aircraft-wing roof and was opened in 2002 despite a conflict with a small group of local residents over the lack of sunlight that this would cause to their properties. Some consider the only downside to the ground to be the tower block next to the Radcliffe Road stand which was built on a plot of land leased to the County Council since the 1960s.
Commencing in 2007, Trent Bridge has undergone redevelopment with the construction of a new stand to replace the Parr Stand and West Wing and the addition of one to five rows of extra seating at the front of several of the other stands. This will increase capacity from 15,358 to more than 17,000, and the work has been completed in time for the 2008 Test match against New Zealand. The stand was officially opened on 5 June by Prince Philip. The stand is yet to be given an official name, with the club awaiting a sponsorship deal, and continues to be referred to as simply the "New Stand" on tickets and ground plans at present.
Bowling takes place from the Pavilion End and the Radcliffe Road End, with the wickets laid square of the Fox Road, William Clarke and new stands.
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