THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEARD AWARD 2025

The shortlist for the Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award 2025 has been announced today. The competition, run by The Cricket Society since 1970 and in partnership with MCC since 2009, is for books nominated by MCC and Cricket Society Members, and is highly regar...

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Lord’s to turn #RedForRuth again this August

On Friday 13 August, Lord’s will once again turn red for the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s annual #RedforRuth day. Test Series title partner  LV= Insurance  has kindly dedicated the entire Second LV= Insurance Test Match between England and India to the charity, helping raise aw...

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Youngsters rub shoulders with greats following MCC World Cricket committee meeting

Members of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) World Cricket committee today took part in a Community event at Lord’s, following their biannual meeting to discuss some of the most important and pressing issues in the game. The committee, which is funded and administered by MCC...

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MCC Foundation welcomes the return of recreational cricket

A Celebration of Cricket for All at Arundel The MCC Foundation celebrated the return of recreational cricket last week, hosting a triangular tournament between their Brighton, Eastbourne, and Waverley Cricket Hubs. The competition was held at the beautiful Arundel Castle Cr...

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Marston’s signs new sponsorship and supply deal with MCC

MCC and Marston’s Beer Company have renewed their sponsorship and supply partnership. The new agreement marks the continuation of a ten-year relationship that began in 2008 to supply all ales, beers, lagers, stouts and ciders to every bar at the iconic Home of Cricket in Lon...

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Dressing Room Experience

Located within the historic Grade II listed Pavilion, the Home Dressing Room is the venue for a brand new exclusive dining experience, perfect for hosting guests for an intimate dinner of up to 12 people. Recognised as the setting in which the England men's team celebrated t...

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MCC statement on bamboo bats

MCC has read with interest the research study from the University of Cambridge, which suggests that cricket bats made from bamboo offer a more suitable alternative to the traditional use of willow. Currently, Law 5.3.2 states that the blade of the bat must consist solely of ...

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World Cricket Connects to return to Lord’s in 2025 following formation of the World Cricket Connects Advisory Board (Connects Board) The forum, which proved hugely popular in bringing together influential people from across all aspects of cricket in its inaugural year in 202...

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Royal Mail to celebrate England Cricket’s historic World Cup win

Royal Mail will celebrate the England Cricket team’s historic victory through special stamps and white and gold postboxes. Representing both England and Wales, this is the first time that the England Men’s and Women’s teams have held both the ICC Cricket World Cup winners’ t...

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