Lord's to host England v New Zealand Test

MCC is delighted to confirm that Lord’s will host the first LV= Insurance Test Match between England and New Zealand in early June. Kane Williamson’s side, who are currently the number one ranked team in Test cricket in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings...

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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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Inside Lord's Competition

wfwef Win a Pair of Hospitality Tickets for Day 3 of the India v England Men's Test Match Enjoy a world class day of Test cricket with exclusive hospitality in the Nursery Pavilion and premium seats in the Mound Stand, offering some of the best views in the ground. Yo...

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1877: Middlesex County Cricket Club make Lord's their home ground

Ever since its formation in 1864, Middlesex County Cricket Club had struggled to find a permanent home. Occasional matches had been played at Lord’s in the early years but the club seemed to prefer using the rather more rustically-named Cattle Market Ground in Islington. Fro...

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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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Cricket+

NUTRITION In collaboration with the England Women’s Health Group, MCCF has produced an informative resource for girls in cricket. This resource is aimed at helping to empower young female cricketers that are about to start, or are going through, puberty (at secondary school a...

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MCC COMPLETES 2024 OVERSEAS TOURING PROGRAMME WITH MEN’S TOUR OF CANADA

MCC began its final overseas tour of the 2024 season today, as a 13-man squad departed for Canada. The squad left Lord’s this morning to travel to Toronto and will move on to Vancouver for a series of matches in what is the first MCC men’s tour of Canada since 2012. In Toro...

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Q&A with Tarah Cunynghame

We recently chatted with MCC's Head of Retail and Tours Tarah Cunynghame about her role and how the Club will adapt to the "new normal". As Head of Retail and Tours for MCC, what’s a usual day like at work? One of the great things about my job is that each day is different ...

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Tom Shepherd, Michelin-starred chef and 2023 Great British Menu finalist announced for Lord’s Dining

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce Tom Shepherd will be the next chef to host in its unique series of food events – Lord’s Dining Club . Bringing together the age-old traditions of MCC with innovative cooking from world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs,...

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