The 20th anniversary of the Media Centre

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the MEDIA Centre – which despite its short spell at Lord’s in comparison with the Pavilion and the stands at Lord’s, has risen to become one of the ground’s most prominent pieces of architecture.  The idea for the building of the Media Cen...

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The bat

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Fielders' absence; Substitutes

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B. Lee - B. Lee 5-41 v England

Brett Lee secured a five-wicket haul for the first time at Lord's when he dismantled England's attack during the 2005 ODI series between the hosts and Australia. Having lost the first ODI at Headingley, Australia put England into bat at Lord's, hoping to seek revenge for the...

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1996: Dickie Bird umpires his fifteenth and final Lord's Test

Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird umpired in 66 Test Matches over 23 years. His first Test coming at his home ground, Headingley, in 1973 and his last of all at his equally beloved Lord’s, when England played India in 1996. Trusted for his impeccably sound judgement, his calm and ...

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1936: A ball strikes a sparrow which is later stuffed and displayed in the MCC Museum

On 3 July 1936, Indian fast bowler Jahangir Khan was playing for Cambridge against MCC at Lord's. He was bowling to Tom Pearce, who had just played a defensive push when it was noticed that the bails had been dislodged. It was then that a dead sparrow was found beside the st...

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MCC, MCC Foundation and NACC celebrate cricket as a game for all

MCC, and the MCC Foundation hosted a ‘Game For All’ festival at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday 18 June, celebrating cricket in all its formats and the diversity of talent within the game with the National Asian Cricket Council (NACC). The festival was scheduled to be held...

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MCC Overseas Tours to Italy and Uganda review

Following men’s tours of Serbia and Romania during the English summer, the MCC Overseas Touring Programme continued recently as the Club embarked on trips to both Italy and Uganda. Overseas tours are a crucial part of the Club’s commitment to the global game and after the co...

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Compton and Edrich stands pick up coveted award

The Compton and Edrich stands, that were opened in July 2021 and used fully during the 2022 season, have won a coveted Civic Trust Award.  The  Civic Trust Awards  judges commented that the stands were, “a great concept, which serves its purpose well and makes a very positiv...

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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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