1864: W.G. Grace plays at Lord's for the first time

It would be easy to see the year 1864 as the starting point for modern cricket. MCC legalised over-arm bowling, the first edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack appeared and a young William Gilbert Grace, just three days beyond his 16 th birthday, made his first appearanc...

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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 as you journey through iconic spaces like the changing rooms, the Long Room and the Barclays Media Centr...

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2023 international fixtures announced

Lord’s will be hosting four international fixtures in 2023, as announced today by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Australia, Ireland and New Zealand will all visit the Home of Cricket to face England next year, including matches that form part of both the men’s an...

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Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher elected as Honorary Life Members

MCC has today announced the election of Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mark Boucher as Honorary Life Members. The Club has bestowed this honour in recognition of their outstanding achievements in cricket. Inzamam played 119 Test Matches for Pakistan, captaining them from 2001-07 and sco...

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Wreford Set to take office as MCC President

Anthony Wreford is set to assume office as the new President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The businessman and cricket administrator was nominated by outgoing President, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth, and announced at the MCC Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 2nd May 201...

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Batter's innings; Runners

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World Record Achieved at Lord's

The MCC Foundation, the charitable arm of MCC, broke a World Record earlier this week for the longest continuous indoor cricket match. Two teams made up of players from the Cross Arrows Cricket Club, a team which usually plays its games on the Nursery Ground at Lord’s, playe...

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Kids' Courses

Summer Term Courses (April to July 2025) One-to-One Coaching Sessions Our  one-to-one coaching sessions  are a premium offering for players aged 11 and above, providing fully personalised, focused coaching to help young cricketers develop their skills and enhance their over...

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D.G. Cork - D.G. Cork 6-119 v South Africa

Dominic Cork was no stranger to the Lord’s Honours Boards, having sealed his place at the very first opportunity on debut against the West Indies in 1995, but he repeated the feat in 1996 with a six-wicket haul against South Africa. Rain had delayed play until 1.30pm on the ...

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