MCC World Cricket committee calls for calm on non-strikers leaving their ground early

The MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) has unanimously agreed that the Law regarding the act of non-strikers leaving their ground early and subsequently being run out is not only correct and necessary but issued a ‘call for calm’ to the global game. Last month, MCC issued a ...

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MCC Foundation announces Michael Holding as Patron

The MCC Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of West Indies legend and broadcaster Michael Holding as a new Patron. Throughout a professional career that spanned 15 years, Holding, nicknamed ‘Whispering Death”, carved out a reputation as one of the best fast b...

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The wicket is broken

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Obstructing the field

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1937: Patsy Hendren appears in a first-class match at Lord's for the last time

One of the game’s most prolific run-scorers whose swift footwork made him particularly adept against spin, ‘Patsy’ Hendren is a true legend of Lord’s. Third on the all-time list for first-class runs worldwide and behind only Jack Hobbs in number of centuries, Hendren amassed...

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Karl McDermott Appointed Head Groundsman at Lord's

MCC has today announced that Karl McDermott has been appointed as the new Head Groundsman at Lord’s. McDermott, who will join MCC from Hampshire County Cricket Club, will replace Mick Hunt, who is retiring from the role after 49 seasons. After beginning his career as Assist...

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Batter's innings; Runners

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A.J. Lamb - A.J. Lamb 113 v West Indies

Allan Lamb secured his third entry on the Lord’s Honours Board in 1988 with 113 against the West Indies, who defeated England in the second Test of the five-match series on their way to a 4-0 victory. The Windies were bowled out for 209 in their first innings as Graham Dille...

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Jamie Cox appointed as MCC Assistant Secretary (Cricket & Operations)

MCC has today announced that Jamie Cox will become the Club’s new Assistant Secretary (Cricket & Operations) and will begin at Lord’s in September 2021. Cox will succeed John Stephenson, who is leaving MCC after 17 years but is staying on as General Manager for London Spirit...

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Kumar Sangakkara to become next MCC President

Kumar Sangakkara will be the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club. The former Sri Lankan international will take up the post on 1st October 2019 and will serve for a period of one year. He will become the first non-British President. His nomination was announced by the ...

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