The Ashes Test was a great success and Wales was applauded by pundits, fans and the media for hosting such a great event.
The SWALEC stadium is now firmly on the fixture list for hosting future Test matches which will bring in valuable revenue for the economy and increase our profile for hosting major events.
Here's what some of them said:
Cardiff’s dream Test debut gives England a home from home
The Guardian
The England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed that the following international matches will be played at the SWALEC Stadium during the period 2012 – 2016:
England v Pakistan, International Twenty20
England v Pakistan, International Twenty20
England v West Indies, One-day International
England v South Africa, One-day International
England v Australia, One-day International
England v Sri Lanka, Test Match
England v India, One-day International
England v New Zealand, One-day International
England v Australia, Twenty20 International
Cardiff rose magnificently to the occasion, from the passionate opening ceremony to the friendliness of everyone involved in staging this Test.
Daily Mail
