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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MCC tour to Argentina begins busy year of tours

MCC recently returned from their opening overseas tour of 2020 as a thirteen-man squad arrived back from Argentina – the first MCC tour to the South American country since 2013. The Club played two 50-over matches, a 35-over match and five T20 fixtures, with the Argentina na...

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England v Australia | Day 5

A thrilling Test match ended in a draw despite England’s best efforts in the second match of the Specsavers Ashes Series at Lord’s. Ben Stokes’ scintillating century had set the hosts up for a tilt at victory and despite the concerted effort of a bowling attack that included...

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Debentures

Marylebone Cricket Club ( MCC ) is offering new Debenture schemes at Lord’s for four Cricket Seasons, beginning from 2023.   These comprise of Four-Year Compton and Edrich, Compton and Edrich Non-Dining, Mound Stand Gold, Mound Stand Silver, Grand Stand Silver and Grand St...

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1890: Thomas Verity's new Pavilion is completed

The Lord’s Pavilion was designed by architect Thomas Verity and built over the winter of 1889-90 at a cost of £21,000. Verity was one of the leading architects of the late Victorian period, renowned in particular for his theatre work, having designed among others the Royalty...

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From the Archives | India Men's ODIs at Lord's

Ahead of the Royal London ODI between England and India on Thursday 14 July at Lord's, we take a look three moments that defined the visitor's history with the Home of Cricket. 1983 CRICKET WORLD CUP The third men’s World Cup Final was expected to be a walkover. Holders Wes...

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Father Time Wall

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MCC embark on global consultation on short-pitched bowling

MCC is to embark on a global consultation on whether the Law relating to short-pitched deliveries is fit for the modern game. As Guardian of the Laws of the game, it is MCC’s duty to ensure that the Laws are applied in a safe manner, which is a viewpoint consistent across al...

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K.P. Pietersen - K.P. Pietersen 152 v South Africa

Kevin Pietersen once again got his named scribed onto the Lord’s Honours Boards when he hit a terrific 152 off 181 balls during the first Test versus South Africa in 2008. In an innings lasting 281 minutes, the batsman was on fine form, hitting 20 fours and a six against a t...

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A.J. Stewart - A.J. Stewart 119 v New Zealand

After a big victory at Trent Bridge in the opening Test of this 1994 series, England were 1-0 up when they faced New Zealand at Lord’s, but they were made to fight all the way to secure a draw at the Home of Cricket, with Alec Stewart’s second innings century proving vital. ...

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