Cricket with one side of popcorn: The Hande Lights Up Lords with Fire, Fun and Future Vision | Cricket news

Timesofindia.com in London: The journey of the Lord looked a bit different on Tuesday. Two weeks ago, the neighborhood was echoing for the India-England Test at the prestigious site, ticket reserves were on an overdrive and Turnstels saw thousands of people what an exciting game of cricket came out.Cut on Tuesday, the doors of the cricket house opened again but for a hundred season opener. The site was shining in its full glory under the light and there was a lot of activity on the Concourse, where families were in large numbers for one evening on a week. It was not busy as a test, but many food vehicles and beer taps were in business as usual.Inside, a large extent filled stadium was dancing to the tunes of the DJ and did not leave the trumpet of the Burmese army. There was a good fire show after a wicket or a border and topical fan engagement – the most vigorous fan of the day and random fan on the big screen – make sure something for all. The product is clearly packed in a way that appeals to all – cricket enthusiastic and family.

London, England – 05 August: London’s soul as London’s Ryan Higgins of London as London, the soul of London, runs the previous Ryan Higins of Ryan Higgins at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England on August 05, 2025 at the Cricket Ground in London. (Photo by Ryan Pierce/Getty Image)

There were three huge screens inside the stadium and interestingly, two of them mentioned only balls and runs. No batsman, bowler name or innings details. On the left side of the media center, distracting any distinguishing and just a huge screen flash the detailed scorecard. Unlike the test, young children had a healthy leg and when they were bored with cricket, the concourse became their own pitch.

For the first-time, the format will take some time. The idea of hundred delivery, no one needs to pay any attention to any mention of overs, but once you hang it, cricket, as it always does, takes it. The stability of the first male competition between London Spirits and Oval Invineables was a little dampner as cricket was concerned, but after the recently investment drive, it was a very healthy vote with future owners, keeping a close tab from the hospitality suits.Both teams were unable to fulfill the 100 delivery quota as the London unit was rejected for 80 runs for just 94 runs and Oval had chased a comfortable chase in just 69 balls. There was no shortage of star power in the middle with Rashid Khan, David Warner, Kane Williamson and others, and there was a loud cheer to the Afghan when his face glowed on the huge screen during the post -match chat.

The winds of change have already caught the tournament and while the new owners will come up with a new approach and set of ideas, the most important priority should be built on the London rivalry. There is no ideal comparison, but think at least on the lines of football. Adequate star power, continuity of the player and this can happen in the right direction.There will be challenges: Lack of history, fan connect and constant engagement but if it is made in one year activity instead of the window of the tournament, something can be developed very large.

London, England – 05 August: Musicians Mick Jagger London’s Spirit Men and Oval Invensibles men during The Handy Match between men at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 05 August 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierce/Getty Image)

“It looks like an idea, but will have a lot of challenges to have that kind of relationship with people. With people who eat on Test cricket due to history and other things. For the beginning, it may not be limited to the window of the tournament and new owners like to work in a particular direction.The opener ended before the batsman, the bars were closed at 9 pm, but the family got stuck all around. Cricket was continued on Concourse and on the way, the resellers were still on it. Either is looking for a spare ticket for tomorrow or selling them.