1827: The first Oxford v Cambridge match takes place at Lord's

The BBC comedy Blackadder Goes Forth famously referred to the three great English universities: Oxford, Cambridge and Hull. Two of those notable seats of learning compete in one of the oldest regular fixtures at Lord’s. The history of cricket in Cambridge and Oxford dates ...

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Intervals

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MCC on Tour in Greece

A squad of MCC men’s players toured Greece last month, in another of the Club’s successful overseas tours that have taken place in 2023. It was the first time the Club had toured Greece since 2011 and a squad of 13 players, plus a Tour Manager and Umpire, travelled to Corfu ...

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MCC Cowdrey Lecture sees England legend Stuart Broad join stars of popular cricket podcast, Tailende

Jimmy Anderson, Greg James and Felix White will host an evening of cricket chat and discussion live from Lord's, bringing AN ENTERTAINING TWIST TO THE USUAL FORMAT. MCC President Mark Nicholas will lead a live Q&A with other cricketing stars from the men's and women's game t...

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MCC completes 2019 touring programme with visit to Sierra Leone

MCC complete their overseas touring programme for 2019 later this week when a thirteen-man squad departs for Sierra Leone. The thirteen-day trip – which will see MCC play both 50-over and T20 cricket on the trip – is the first tour the Club has sent to Sierra Leone since 200...

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Kumar Sangakkara’s term as President of MCC to be extended

The Committee of MCC has today announced its intention to offer the Club’s President, Kumar Sangakkara, a further year in the role. The disruption to the global cricketing landscape caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 Coronavirus has led the Committee to recommend that Sangak...

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Writing Room Weddings

The elegantly furnished Writing Room is a beautiful setting for a smaller ceremony and wedding breakfast for up to 60 guests. A charming and intimate space, which overlooks the vast expanse of the beautifully kept main ground at Lord’s, the Writing Room is flooded with natur...

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S.F. Barnes - S.F. Barnes 11-110 v South Africa

One of Sydney Barnes’ best bowling performances came at Lord’s against South Africa during the 1912 Triangular Tournament. During South Africa’s first innings, Barnes broke both ways and kept a perfect length, taking the first two wickets in the first four overs, and Barnes ...

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Match schedule announced for MCC tour of Pakistan

The match schedule and itinerary for the upcoming MCC tour of Pakistan has today been confirmed. The tour will take place between 13 th and 19 th February and MCC will play a 50-over match and three T20 games during the trip, with all the fixtures taking place in Lahore. ...

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