Bell Ringers

The ringing of the five-minute bell at Lord’s by an international cricketer, administrator or well-known enthusiast of the sport is a recent tradition introduced in 2007. The bell, which is located outside the Bowlers’ Bar of the Lord’s Pavilion, is rung to signify the immin...

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MCC - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plan

MCC is committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for all, and that Lord’s is a Ground where everyone feels welcome. These are the guiding principles which inform our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan for 2022-23. The document sets out our EDI plans over the next...

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Accessibility boost for Lord’s Cricket Ground through Picturepath partnership

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has partnered with tech start-up Picturepath to help visitors with special educational needs (SEN) navigate around Lord’s. The free Picturepath app allows visitors to create bespoke visual timelines by using images from around the Ground which e...

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Paul Collingwood elected as Honorary Life Member

MCC has today announced the election of Paul Collingwood as an Honorary Life Member. The Club has bestowed this honour in recognition of his outstanding achievements in cricket. Collingwood, who rang the five-minute bell at Lord’s on day three of England’s Specsavers Test...

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Innings

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Support Us

Get in Touch Address MCC Foundation Lord's Ground St John's Wood Road London NW8 8QN Phone 020 7616 8529  VAT number 319 1677 87 Charity Number 1019171 Our work is made possible by the generosity of cricket enthusiasts around the world. Find out more about th...

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Sustainability Strategy

OF THE CHALLENGES FACING US TODAY, CLIMATE CHANGE IS AMONG THE MOST SIGNIFICANT, AND MCC IS VERY AWARE OF THE IMPACT CLIMATE CHANGE CAN HAVE ON CRICKET. Examples include the increase in the number of rain-affected matches, changes to how pitches are managed, damage to facili...

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The players

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London Spirit - Coaching Update

Trevor Bayliss, London Spirit men’s Head Coach in The Hundred, will leave the role after three years in charge upon the expiration of his contract. Bayliss, who initially joined as Interim Head Coach in 2022 following the passing of Shane Warne, has led the Lord’s-based side...

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1999: MCC Women play their first match

When MCC changed its rules in 1998 to permit women to apply for membership, it didn’t mean an immediate change to the demographics of the Club. With a waiting list usually in excess of two decades in length, it would not be until 2018 that the first women were elected as ful...

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