Historic first Women's Test match in 2026 at Lord's

MCC is delighted to announce that Lord's will host its first ever women's Test match in 2026, exactly 50 years since Rachael Heyhoe Flint first led out an England Women's team at the Ground. Today's news came as part of the announcement of a packed men's and women's season a...

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Mervyn King to become next President of MCC

Mervyn King has been named as the next President of MCC. He will serve a 12-month term as President, taking up the post on 1 October 2024. His appointment was announced by the current President, Mark Nicholas, at the Club’s Annual General Meeting held today. Lord King of Lo...

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Full fixture list for 2024 at Lord’s announced including Finals Day in The Hundred

MCC has today confirmed a thrilling schedule of matches for 2024 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, with dates now being confirmed for all games this summer. For the fourth year running, Lord’s is the venue of choice for The Hundred Finals Day, as announced today by the England and W...

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The Hundred Finals to be played at Lord’s for the third time

MCC is thrilled to announce that Lord’s will be hosting The Hundred Men’s and Women’s Finals in 2023, as well as four of London Spirit’s group matches. The Hundred returns for its third edition in August and the finals, which both take place on Sunday 27 August, will remain ...

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Batter's innings; Runners

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I.J.L. Trott - I.J.L. Trott 226 v Bangladesh

During Bangladesh’s second-ever visit to Lord’s, Jonathan Trott’s superb knock of 226 managed to secure his first spot on the Honours Boards in an innings that quickly established England’s dominance during the Test. After Alastair Cook lost his wicket for seven, Trott, batt...

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G.D. McGrath - G.D. McGrath 5-53 v England

Glenn McGrath claimed his 500th Test wicket and took 5-53 on day one of the 2005 Ashes series at lord's. After Australia had scored a dismal total of 190 all out, McGrath was in fine form to put his side back in to the match. The historic 500th wicket came when he dismissed...

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Women's Cricket Evolution

women have played the game for just as long as men... Cricket has traditionally been seen as a “male” sport, despite the fact that women have played the game for just as long as men. In 1963, England captain Len Hutton famously said during a charity match against a women’s ...

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Farokh Engineer to ring the five minute bell on Day 3

Farokh Engineer will ring the bell to signal five minutes before the start of play on the third day of the LV= Insurance Test Match between England and India at Lord’s. The former India and Lancashire wicketkeeper played 46 Test matches for his country, scoring over 2,600 ru...

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The Greatest Game One Year On: An Anniversary Dinner

Covid-19 Update Due to COVID-19, this event is no longer taking place. We hope to be able to hold a similar event in 2021. All those affected by this cancellation will be given a full refund and have priority booking for the new date in 2021 when it is confirmed.   When Lo...

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