Life has returned to normalcy in the UK after more than a year of lockdown. Champagne was flowing in the Veuve Clicquot tent and there was a long queue outside the Indian street food stall serving ‘Kathi Rolls’ with ‘Masala Fries’. At lunchtime, the Indian Army could easily be seen swirling champagne and enjoying a picnic of ‘Samosas and Dhokla’ near the nursery ground.
Rochester’s Bobby Appel said: “It’s wonderful to be back at the home of cricket after such a long time – not only to watch cricket but to be back with the India Army who are like a family to me.
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“Lord’s is very decent – you’re not allowed flags or instruments or chanting – it’s different from the Oval, so people here focus on the game and the players. It’s a different experience. India’s bowling attack isn’t as good as it used to be. Should be. Today. Fair play for Root. England are on top.”
“For genealogy, occasion and theatre, Lord’s is a magnificent cricket stadium. Lord’s has a very educated cricket crowd who appreciate good cricket, be it India win or England. Everyone stood up when Rahul scored a century,” said Essex’s Ashok Bhudia.
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“India’s (first) day was great but now England is back. India are in dire need of wickets as Root will take England ahead of the target.
Root eventually scored an unbeaten 180 to take England to 391 in their first innings lead by 27 runs.
Food kiosks sold everything from fish and chips to Cornish pasties, to “Lord’s Butter Chicken.”
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