Edgbaston to grow by 4,000

Interesting to see that Edgbaston is going to be developed to increase capacity by 4,000. I know they sold out quickly for the Ashes Test in 2009 but it's still a risk increasing capacity for one game a year. I wouldn't mind betting the TV and internet viewers is where the real expansion will come rather than in live audiences for cricket, and unless the authorities change the bad light rule, Test crowds could come under pressure.

I wonder if the extra 4,000 seats will have the same amount of room as the other seats. One of the things I really look forward to about Edgbaston is that you have room to sit normally and even stretch your legs as necessary. At Lords you are crammed in just like spectators are in football stadiums - where your knees jam against the seat in front if you're over 5ft and you have to sit alternately leaning backwards or forwards along your row as there isn't enough room to fit everyone shoulder to shoulder!