2022

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Lord’s plays host to an exciting week of cricket

As a sensational season of cricket gets into full swing, Lord’s will host five exciting matches across a highly-anticipated week at the Home of Cricket. Royal London One-Day Cup Final Defending champions Hampshire will take on Somerset in this year’s Royal London One-Day Cu...

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J.E. Root - J.E. Root 180 v Australia

Joe Root's name officially entered on the Honours Boards when at 22, he became the youngest England player to score an Ashes Series century against Australia at Lord's. The Yorkshireman, one of two centurions for England following Ian Bell's first innings 109, struck 180 in ...

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D.C. Boon - D.C. Boon 164* v England

David Boon got his name up on the Lord’s honours boards by scoring a sublime 164* in the 2 nd Test of 1993 Ashes series. Australia had won the first match at Manchester were Boon had missed out on a century getting out on 93 in their second innings. Allan Border won the tos...

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C.G. Macartney - C.G. Macartney 133* v England

Having been dismissed for 99 in a Lord’s test match 14 years prior, Charles Macartney finally sealed his spot on the Honours Boards in 1926 with a second innings century that secured a draw for Australia. The Australians posted 383 batting first, which England comfortably su...

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MCC Foundation to Fund Nine New Hubs in 2020

The MCC Foundation will open nine new Hubs providing free coaching to state-educated 11-15 year olds in 2020, focusing on increasing opportunities in inner city areas and for girls. Following a successful programme in 2019, where 1,900 young cricketers benefitted from ten we...

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Food & Drink

Picnic Hampers Food and Drink Outlets Fever-Tree Visit the Fever-Tree Perfect Pairings Bar at the Lord’s Food Village or Fever-Tree trailer bar at the Grace Gate to try their award-winning mixers, paired with a range of premium spirits. Pick from their menu of delicious G...

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MCC clarifies Law relating to striker backing away from delivery

During the recent Women’s One-Day International between Australia and Pakistan at North Sydney Oval, there was a moment of significant controversy when Nida Dar appeared to be bowled by Tahlia McGrath. Dar backed away from the delivery, which hit the stumps. However, Dead ba...

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The Lord's franchise: An update

We appreciate that many cricket supporters have several questions following the announcement on 31 January regarding the Lord’s franchise in The Hundred, London Spirit. We hope this webpage is helpful in answering some of these questions. This page covers the following: ...

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MCC's new code of Laws for 2022 come into force

MCC's new code of Laws for 2022 have officially come into force today. The alterations to the Laws of Cricket in October 2017 were the most significant that have been made for almost two decades. The code was well received and has had a positive impact on cricket all ov...

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