C.V. Grimmett - C.V. Grimmett 6-167 v England

Clarrie Grimmett’s pinpoint leg breaks claimed six English wickets in the second innings of the 1930 Lord’s test, helping Australia to a famous win and ultimately a series victory. Batting first, K.S. Duleep’s highest test score of 173 took England to 425 all out - seemingly...

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A.E. Relf - A.E. Relf 5-85. v Australia

Albert Relf’s only five-wicket haul in Test cricket came against Australia at Lord’s in 1909. In the report on the match in the Wisden Almanack, Relf ‘deserved far better support than he received, bowled untiringly, keeping his length in quite a wonderful way during long spe...

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J. Briggs - J. Briggs 11-74 v Australia

John Briggs’ best bowling performance in England came against Australia at Lord’s in 1886 when he took an eleven-wicket haul to secure three spots on the Honours Boards. Defending a total of 353, England’s captain, A G Steel, put Briggs on as first change of bowler and he to...

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MCC begin 2022 overseas touring programme with men’s tours of Serbia and Romania

The latest tour in the MCC overseas touring programme begins this week, with the Club embarking on a men’s tour of Serbia, before a trip to Romania follows next week. Overseas tours are a crucial part of the Club’s commitment to the global game and after a hiatus due to the ...

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2023 MCC Overseas Touring Programme concludes with trip to Kenya

In the final trip of the 2023 MCC Overseas Touring Programme, a squad of players will depart Lord’s for Kenya later this week for a two-week men’s tour of the African country. A strong squad of 13 players, plus a Tour Manager and Umpire, will travel to Nairobi as the Club be...

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Cricketers hosting new tour experiences revealed

Former England bowler  Angus Fraser  will be hosting the first of the Players' Dining Room experiences on Saturday 16th March. Regarded amongst the players as one of the highlights of playing at Lord’s, fans can experience a rare example of what it is like to dine during a...

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Book of the Year shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award 2023 has been announced today. The competition, run by the Cricket Society since 1970 and in partnership with MCC since 2009, is for books nominated by MCC and Cricket Society Members, and is highly regarde...

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J.B. Statham - J.B. Statham 11-97 v South Africa

Brian Statham’s best match analysis came against South Africa at Lord’s in 1960, taking 11 for 97. He bowled almost throughout South Africa’s first innings which lasted 3 hours and 5 minutes, keeping a perfect length and moving the ball either way off the ground to the batsm...

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Misbah-ul-Haq - Misbah-ul-Haq 114 v England

Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest Test centurion for 82 years, and the oldest captain ever to make a Test hundred, when his 114 inspired Pakistan to a famous victory at Lord’s in 2016. The 42 year-old, playing his first Test in England, celebrated his century with ten press-up...

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