Stepping into a role held by a club legend for 29 years is daunting. Add unprecedented 35ºC heat, the immense pressure of preparing a Test match wicket, and the relentless 14-hour daily grind of The Hundred, and you have the ultimate trial by fire.

In this exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary feature, Trent Bridge Head Groundsman Andrew Selway-Duncan opens up about his first full season in the top job.

From the raw nerves of hiding in the tea room during the first ball of the Test match, to the physical toll of a congested summer schedule, Andrew reveals the gritty reality, science, and passion required to produce world-class cricket pitches.