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D.G. Cork - D.G. Cork 7-54 v West Indies

Dominic Cork made the Lord’s Honours Boards for the first time when he took 7/43 – the best figures by an Englishman on Test debut – during the summer of 1995. With West Indies needing 296 to secure victory in what had already been an entertaining Test match, Cork showed why...

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1788: MCC issues a Code of Laws for Cricket

The first generally accepted code of Laws for cricket was issued in 1744. Prior to that, rules were generally agreed by the participants in advance of a given match, such as those agreed by the Duke of Richmond and Mr Brodrick in 1727. Neither these, nor the later Laws, offe...

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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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Kumar Sangakkara to become next MCC President

Kumar Sangakkara will be the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club. The former Sri Lankan international will take up the post on 1st October 2019 and will serve for a period of one year. He will become the first non-British President. His nomination was announced by the ...

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K.C. Wessels - K.C. Wessels 105 v England

Kepler Wessels claimed a spot on the Lord's Honours Boards during South Africa's first match at the Home of Cricket since 1964. The captain, who played 24 Tests for Australia prior to his return to his home nation, had won the toss and elected to bat in South Africa's return...

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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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Lord’s to host Rachael Heyhoe Flint Final in 2022 | Fixtures Announced

We are delighted to confirm that the final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy is coming to Lord’s for the first time.   In its third year, the popular domestic women’s regional 50-over competition, named after the late Baroness Heyhoe Flint, will reach its concluding match w...

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M.H. Mankad - M.H. Mankad 5-196 v England

Vinoo Mankad made the Lord's Honours Boards twice in the same match, with his figures of 5-196 sealing a spot first during the 1952 Test between England and India. After India had posted a total of 235 in the first innings, Mankad's spinning abilities were put to the test by...

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