1970: Garry Sobers scores 183 and takes 6-21 for Rest of the World XI

Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, the young Barbadian who broke Len Hutton’s Test record by scoring 365 not out against Pakistan in 1957-58, was not just a batsman. He was an all-rounder who could bowl left-arm fast-medium, orthodox slow left-arm or left-arm unorthodox as the situa...

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Smith and May elected as Honorary Life Members

It has been announced today that Graeme Smith and Tim May are the latest former international players to be awarded Honorary Life Membership of MCC. The Club has bestowed this honour in recognition of their outstanding achievements in cricket. Graeme Smith Smith became Sou...

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Marylebone Cricket Club and BT connect with new partnership

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce a new partnership with BT Business, who joins as the Official Connectivity Partner to MCC and Lord’s Cricket Ground. This new partnership will see MCC adopt BT’s seamless and reliable connectivity across the iconic...

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Lord's Legends XI: The Test match cricket simulator

The world's best go Head to Head As we await cricket to return to grounds around the world, the MCC Heritage & Collections team has delved deep into their archives to simulate a series of Test matches between some of the greatest players to ever grace Lord’s. Based on each ...

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Tyson packs a punch as MCC coach is snapped up for Vipers stint

Whilst almost every member of staff at MCC can claim to have been close to the action at some point or other during their time at the Club, not many can say they have played professionally – but Rebecca Tyson bucks that trend after recently making her debut for Southern Viper...

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Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award 2020

The 2020 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award shortlist is announced today. Contrasting forms of biography feature strongly with books about recent England captain Sir Alastair Cook, former Award Chairman Vic Marks, and the legendary writer Neville Cardus. Complet...

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Lord's Virtual Tour

Can't make it to Lord's? Explore Lord's like never before with our brand new virtual tour, accessible from anywhere in the world. Walk in the footsteps of cricket legends as you journey through iconic spaces like the changing rooms, the Long Room and the Barclays Media Centr...

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Holiday Courses

May Half-Term Courses Dates: 26th - 31st May 2025 For ages 6 to 13 Keep your young cricketers active and inspired during the May half-term with our exciting cricket courses, tailored for ages 6 to 13. These sessions are designed to enhance core skills like batting, bowling,...

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