C. Hill - C. Hill 135 v England

Clem Hill’s only century at the Home of Cricket came in the second test of the 1899 Ashes, contributing to a 10 wicket thrashing that ultimately proved decisive in an Australian series victory. After England stumbled to 206 all out in their first innings, Australia themselve...

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J.M. Bairstow - J.M. Bairstow 167* v Sri Lanka

Jonny Bairstow made the Lord’s Honours Boards for the very first time in 2016, with a superb unbeaten score of 167. After electing to bat, England started the opening the innings, they lost four early wickets and were on 84/4 and looking for Bairstow to rebuild the innings a...

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Stumped

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Shahadat Hossain - Shahadat Hossain 5-98 v England

Shahadat Hossain made history when he claimed a five-wicket haul to earn a spot on the Lord’s Honours Boards in the summer of 2010. With Bangladesh winning the toss, Shakib Al Hasan decided to put England into bat, putting the pressure on Hossain and his teammates to help re...

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Leg before wicket

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Barclays Media Centre

Since opening in 1999, the Barclays Media Centre has become one of the most iconic and recognisable buildings within sport. Its unique design won eight architectural awards, including the RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture – when it became the first sporting building to win...

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D.L. Underwood - D.L. Underwood 11-70 v New Zealand

Derek Underwood’s figures of 11-70 at Lord’s against New Zealand in June 1969 was the first time that Underwood had achieved a ten-wicket haul in his Test career. As Wisden reported, the New Zealand batsmen ‘were unable to cope with the bowling of Underwood on a curious, mot...

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Clare Connor on her hopes & ambitions as MCC President

Clare Connor took up her role as the Club's first female President in our 233-year history last month. She has spoken in depth about her hopes for the future, her vision for the Club and how she wants to use her position to influence the sport and the Club's position on the ...

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Kumar Sangakkara opens new Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s

MCC President and Sri Lankan cricket great, Kumar Sangakkara, officially opened the new £53 million Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground today, in front of the first full crowds for a Test match at Lord’s since 2019.  Sangakkara declared the stands officially o...

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Committee Dining Room

The Committee Dining Room is an elegant and exquisitely furnished room on the top floor of the Pavilion, with a balcony overlooking the hallowed turf. Decorated with photographs of former MCC Presidents, it is ideal for private lunches and dinner parties. Contact Us Even...

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