W.H. Copson - W.H. Copson 5-85 v West Indies

William Henry Copson’s Test debut came against West Indies at Lord’s, which in an all-too brief Test career, proved to be where he achieved his only five-wicket haul. According to Wisden, Copson ‘bowled keenly and if a trifle short of a length, always commanded respect’. Hi...

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R.A.L. Massie - R.A.L. Massie 16-137 v England

Bob Massie reached the Lord’s Honours Boards by producing a bowling performance on his debut that will be remembered forever in the Home of Cricket folklore. His figures of 16-137 are not only still the best ever at Lord’s, but also the best by an Australian anywhere. It wa...

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London Spirit sign international stars for Lord's stint

four more England players will represent london spirit in this year’s inaugural season of The Hundred with Mark Wood, Joe Denly, Freya Davies and Mason Crane all signing up for the Lord’s-based side. They will be joined by Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell as well ...

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Unfair play

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MCC Foundation introduces Young Ambassadors

The MCC Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of five Young Ambassadors who will support the charity’s drive to make cricket a game for all. Each of the newly appointed Young Ambassadors share the Foundation’s commitment to transform lives through cricket and i...

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The wicket-keeper

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The 20th anniversary of the Media Centre

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the MEDIA Centre – which despite its short spell at Lord’s in comparison with the Pavilion and the stands at Lord’s, has risen to become one of the ground’s most prominent pieces of architecture.  The idea for the building of the Media Cen...

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Players' conduct

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Lord's to host England v New Zealand Test

MCC is delighted to confirm that Lord’s will host the first LV= Insurance Test Match between England and New Zealand in early June. Kane Williamson’s side, who are currently the number one ranked team in Test cricket in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings...

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Shortlist announced for The Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award 2019

The 2019 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award shortlist Has been announced today.  Contrasting forms of biography feature strongly with books about Moeen Ali, iconic commentators John Arlott and Jim Swanton, and English cricket itself included. Completing the list...

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