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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A. Flintoff - A. Flintoff 142 v South Africa

The second Test Match of South Africa’s 2003 tour was memorable for many different records, including Andrew Flintoff’s 142, the highest score by a number seven at the Home of Cricket. However, the match was at times a chastening experience for England, who were dismissed fo...

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MCC Foundation hosts National Hub Competition Finals at Lord's

Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation (MCCF) hosted the boys’ and girls’ finals of its annual National Hub Competition at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Saturday 29 July.  The event marked the conclusion of a 20-week long competition that has seen state-educated boys and girls aged 1...

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Preamble to the Laws: Spirit of Cricket

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MCC celebrates Ramadan with special community event at Lord's

Over 80 guests came together on 7 April for a special event at Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to welcome members of the local community to celebrate Ramadan and to break the day’s fast with a specially cooked Iftar. The free event took place as the cricket season got under...

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MCC Foundation’s Afghan Refugee Project shortlisted for Sport Industry Awards

The MCC Foundation’s Afghan Refugee Project, supported by MCC, has been shortlisted for the Tessa Jowell Community Award for this year’s Sport Industry Awards.  The Foundation has been running a programme for Afghan Refugees since autumn last year when they arrived in the UK...

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Lord's Turns Red raising £1,204,447 for Ruth Strauss Foundation

On Friday 13 August, Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, once again turned red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s annual #RedforRuth day at Day Two of the LV= Insurance Test Match between England and India. The Ruth Strauss Foundation has raised £1,204,447 in fundraising during the ...

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G.A. Gooch - G.A. Gooch 114 v India

Graham Gooch’s 114 against India at Lord’s in 1986 couldn’t prevent the visitors claiming their first victory at the Home of Cricket in Test matches. Gooch grafted hard for this century, spending nearly six hours at the crease in compiling his score, with twelve fours and a ...

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Picnic Hampers

“Made In Oldstead, Inspired by Lord’s” is the ethos behind our brand new hamper dining experience from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks. Whilst inspired by the rich heritage of the MCC, and the longstanding synergy between food and cricket, our new hamper experience reflect...

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M.J. Slater - M.J. Slater 152 v England

Michael Slater made the Honours Boards in 1993, with a man-of-the-match performance against England. With Australia batting first, Mark Taylor and Slater, in just his third Test, made their way to the middle with the aim of getting the visitors off to a dominant start. ...

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