Double Bubble as Headingley sees a runfest
05.07.26, 13:41 Updated 05.07.26, 15:39 4 Minute Read
Mark Bailey
Twenty‑six miles from home. A 48‑minute journey. The St Michael’s Lane turnstile clicked as the green light came on, my name flicking onto the digital ticketing screen.
Only 60 minutes to go before Yorkshire Women took on Somerset. Could they record a first win of the season in the T20 form of the game?
As I made my way to my seat in the Upper North East Stand, to my left 7 pigeons were patrolling the dry outfield, heads bobbing, inspecting the turf. Over on the Western Terrace, 14 early arrivals were deciding where to sit. That age‑old problem: when there are thousands of seats to choose from, where do you go?
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Mark Bailey