Wreford Set to take office as MCC President

Anthony Wreford is set to assume office as the new President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The businessman and cricket administrator was nominated by outgoing President, Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth, and announced at the MCC Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 2nd May 201...

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The Greatest Game One Year On: An Anniversary Dinner

Covid-19 Update Due to COVID-19, this event is no longer taking place. We hope to be able to hold a similar event in 2021. All those affected by this cancellation will be given a full refund and have priority booking for the new date in 2021 when it is confirmed.   When Lo...

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1976: The first Women's ODI is held at Lord's

There was a time, still within living memory, when the Pavilion at Lord’s had very much the atmosphere of an exclusive gentlemen’s club. There were no women Members of MCC and on match days even female staff members were expected to avoid popular areas like the Long Room. Th...

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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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Hendrick's Gin & MCC combine to offer game changing refreshment at Lord's

Hendrick’s Gin and MCC have today announced a new three-year partnership.  Hendrick’s, the UK’s No. 1 premium gin brand aims to refresh the traditional cricket experience at Lord’s with speciality bars and unique serves available to visitors.   Cricket fans will be able to ...

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Ashley Noffke appointed London Spirit Women's Head Coach

London Spirit is delighted to announce Ashley Noffke as its Women’s Head Coach for the next two seasons of The Hundred. Noffke will bring with him a wealth of experience and a long record of success, having led Brisbane Heat to the knockout stages of four consecutive edition...

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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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International fixtures at Lord’s in 2025

MCC is delighted to confirm details of the four international fixtures that will be hosted at Lord's in 2025. England will play home games at Lord's against India's men's and women's teams, as well as South Africa men. As announced previously, the ICC World Test Championship...

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2009: England win their first Lord's Test against Australia in 75 years

England’s 2005 Ashes triumph had given English cricket a long-awaited boost, but a 5-0 reverse down under in 2006-07 demonstrated that Australia remained powerful opponents. When Ricky Ponting’s men arrived in England again in 2009 they had every hope of relegating 2005 to d...

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