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1987: The new Mound Stand is completed

After an almost 20 year gap following the construction of the Tavern Stand in the 1960s, MCC looked to celebrate its Bicentenary in 1987 with its most ambitious building project yet. The original Mound Stand had been built on the site of the old tennis court in 1899 and was ...

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1922: Memorial Gates erected in memory of W.G. Grace

When the great cricketer WG Grace died in 1915 it was inevitable that MCC would wish to commemorate his remarkable life and long association with the Club. Grace’s rise to prominence fifty years earlier had ushered in cricket’s golden age and helped to cement Lord’s position...

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1886: The Parsees are the first team from India to play at Lord's

The ground breaking tour by the Parsees was the first by any Indian side to play in England. The team was drawn from the highest echelons of Indian society and its players were considered ‘gentlemen’ according to the social division of English cricket at the time. While the ...

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1968: The new Tavern Stand is completed

Thomas Lord knew when he opened his first cricket ground in 1787 that there were two main facilities – apart from the cricket - he needed to offer: a pavilion and a pub. They were the first two buildings on the Ground and the absence of a public house was one of the main rea...

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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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MCC announces changes to the new Code of Laws from April 1st 2019

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has today announced several minor corrections and clarifications from the 2017 new Code of Laws, which will come into force on April 1 st 2019. The alterations to the Laws of Cricket in October 2017 was the most significant that have been made ...

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New Honours Boards Installed at Lord's

MCC has overseen the installation of new Honours Boards in both the home and away dressing rooms at Lord’s, as part of a refurbishment of the facilities ahead of the 2019 season. One of the most significant changes in terms of milestones and achievements is that centuries an...

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Australia confirm their spot in World Cup semi-finals

Defending world champions Australia confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup by sealing a 64-run victory over England at Lord’s, leaving the hosts chances of qualifying for the knockout stages hanging in the balance. Australia’s captain, Aar...

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Lord’s prepares for Pakistan v Bangladesh

After three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches this summer at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s is preparing for its fourth and final group match in the current tournament as Pakistan take on Bangladesh tomorrow. With a large support expected from both teams, MCC has taken a numb...

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