1820: William Ward scores the first double-century in first-class cricket

William Ward is not a name familiar to most cricket fans these days, but he is one of those men whom we must thank for the existence of Lord’s today. By 1823, the Ground’s esteemed founder, Thomas Lord, was a 67 year-old man in search of a retirement plan. Cricket and his as...

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Dennis Silk (1931-2019)

It was with sadness that MCC received the news, earlier today, of the death of Dennis Silk, C.B.E., J.P., who was an Honorary Life Vice-President of the Club.  Silk was elected to the MCC Committee on seven occasions, beginning in 1966, and went on to become President in 199...

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AGM Acknowledgement statement

The 234 th  Annual General Meeting of Marylebone Cricket Club was held online earlier today, Wednesday 12 May 2021. The meeting was conducted at Lord’s Cricket Ground, with 1,619 MCC Members attending the meeting via the internet. Voting on agenda items remains open until 1...

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MCC announces new Honorary Life Members

MCC is delighted to today announce 18 new Honorary Life Members. MCC awards Honorary Life Membership (HLM) of the Club to some of the world’s finest cricketers and is delighted to announce the names of the latest men and women to have been bestowed with this privilege: ...

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Ajmal Shahzad appointed MCC Head Coach

MCC has today announced that Ajmal Shahzad has been appointed to the position of Head Coach at the Club. Shahzad, who played for England in all formats of the game as well as representing five different first-class counties, replaces Steve Kirby in the role, who left Lord’s ...

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Ultimate Suite

Get in touch New for the 2020 season, your private suite, with exceptional views of the hallowed turf, is the ultimate setting to experience a day at Lord's. From the moment you step through the famous gates, we'll have every detail covered ensuring you and your guests em...

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Dead ball

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Level Up

Work Readiness Bootcamp Sessions will take place on 3-5 April Volunteering Shifts If you are invited on the programme and need to gain more experience through volunteering, then you will be asked your availability for volunteer shift for matches through the summer. Shifts ...

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Clare Connor CBE to become next President of MCC

Clare Connor CBE has been named as the next President of MCC, with the appointment having been announced at today’s Annual General Meeting. The former England captain will become the first female President in the Club’s 233-year history. Her nomination was announced by cu...

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Pakistan Flood Relief Tournament

The Indoor Cricket Centre at Lord’s hosted an 8-a-side cricket tournament on Sunday 25 September, to raise money for the Pakistan Flood Appeal. Six teams of eight players took part, with each team donating £1,000 to play in the tournament.  A number of sponsors also donated ...

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