1788: MCC issues a Code of Laws for Cricket

The first generally accepted code of Laws for cricket was issued in 1744. Prior to that, rules were generally agreed by the participants in advance of a given match, such as those agreed by the Duke of Richmond and Mr Brodrick in 1727. Neither these, nor the later Laws, offe...

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Declaration and forfeiture

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Mark Nicholas to become next President of MCC

Mark Nicholas 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 2023. His appointment was announced by the current President , Stephen Fry, at the Club’s Annual General Meeting held earlier today.  Mark...

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Middlesex & Sunrisers 2024 Lord's Fixtures confirmed

Following today’s announcement by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of the domestic fixtures for 2024, we are pleased to be able to confirm several domestic matches on the Lord’s fixture list, in addition to the international calendar which has already been announced....

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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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Karl McDermott begins role as Head Groundsman

Karl McDermott has this month begun the role of Head Groundsman at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground. McDermott, who has joined Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) from Hampshire County Cricket Club, replaces Mick Hunt, who is retiring from the role at Lord’s after 49 seasons....

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MCC announce squad to tour Pakistan

MCC have today confirmed their squad which will tour Pakistan next month. The Club are sending a strong twelve-man squad to Lahore next month to play a series of matches, with MCC President Kumar Sangakkara captaining the side. The concept of an MCC tour to the country has ...

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MCC update on plans to commemorate Rachael Heyhoe Flint

MCC is pleased to issue an update on the new Heyhoe Flint Gate at Lord’s Cricket Ground, announced last year to honour the late Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint, a true pioneer of women’s cricket. The Club can now confirm that, subject to planning permission, the East Gate, on ...

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MCC Men's Day

MCC Men’s Day takes place at Lord’s on Friday 14 April, with two sets of Playing Members rewarded for their commitment to the Club by having the chance to play at the Home of Cricket. An MCC North team will take on MCC South in a declaration/timed game, which is due to begin...

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Exclusive Ultra India Experience

Lord's Virtual Tour Can't make it to Lord's? Explore Lord's like never before with our brand new virtual tour, accessible from anywhere in the world. Walk in the footsteps of cricket legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli as you journey through iconic spaces like t...

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