Cricket: Worcester in joyous return to New Road.(Sport)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: April 2, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: By George Dobell Chief Cricket Writer at New Road

It may have ended in a thumping defeat but yesterday was a joyous one for all followers of Worcestershire cricket.

Any loss to the local rivals will smart but to see New Road hosting cricket again was more important than the result of a pre-season friendly.

The pitch and outfield, both relaid at the end of last summer, fared better than anyone could have expected. Heavy overnight rain result...

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