2021: The new Compton and Edrich Stands are completed

The original Compton and Edrich stands opened in 1991 and replaced the ‘G’ and ‘H’ stands which had stood at the Nursery End since 1924. G and H were designed by Sir Herbert Baker, architect of the second Grand Stand and the Grace Gates. Known as the ‘free seats’ they became...

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1805: The first Eton v Harrow match takes place at Lord's

The annual Eton v Harrow match is the longest-running regular fixture at Lord’s. The first match, in 1805, arose out of a challenge issued by the Harrow boys on 20 June 1805. It was four months and one day before the Battle of Trafalgar: “The gentlemen of Harrow School requ...

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Restaurants

All restaurant bookings, including dining at Pelham's throughout the season, are available to book online now. International matches Following the conclusion of the MCC Members' Restaurant Ballot, all remaining reservations in our Pelham's, Harris Garden and Thomas Lord res...

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MCC appoints Robert Lawson as Chief Executive & Secretary

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Lawson as THE CLUB'S new Chief Executive & Secretary, effective from mid-February 2025. Lawson brings a wealth of leadership and commercial expertise, honed over a distinguished career at BP and Mercuria Energy Group. Hi...

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Shane Warne Joins MCC World Cricket Committee

MCC has announced that Shane Warne has been appointed to its World Cricket committee.  Former Australia leg-spinner Warne, regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, accepted the invitation to join the committee, which meets twice a year to discuss the most importa...

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New Zealand win 2019 CMJ Spirit of Cricket Award

the New Zealand Cricket team have been awarded the 2019 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award. The team has been recognised for their sporting conduct in the aftermath of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final at Lord’s. After losing to England in a thrilling ...

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I. Sharma - I. Sharma 7-74 v England

Ishant Sharma took a seven-wicket haul during the summer of 2014 to guide India to a historic Test victory over England at Lord's. With England needing 319 in their final innings to claim victory, Sharma was in superb form, bowling short but effective balls to suit the field...

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1939: George Headley scores a century in both innings for West Indies

There was always a strong possibility that West Indies 1939 tour of England would be disrupted. But the events most likely to cause this disruption were not the territorial ambitions of Nazi Germany but the machinations of the West Indies Cricket Board. The success of their ...

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Home of Summer

World Test Championship The ICC World Test Championship Final will be played for the first time at Lord's from the 11-16 June, with first-time finalists South Africa to battle it out against defending champions , Australia. This clash promises to be another absorbing batt...

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