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Play resumes after lunch Cricketing legends gather in the Long Room 🤝 #WorldCricketConnects pic.twitter.com/z4EaLlPRki — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 5, 2024 That’s all from World Cricket Connects 2024. A phenomenally insightful afternoon full of fas...

1984: Gordon Greenidge scores 214* to help West Indies beat England

West Indies fans termed it the 'blackwash' summer. The year that Clive Lloyd’s West Indies confirmed their status as one of the greatest teams ever to have played the game.. Looking back, it seems hard to credit that England ever thought they might have a chance. True, they ...

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Cricket Match Regulations Prohibited or Restricted Items 3.1 Animals Any animal (other than a guide dog or police dog) other than with the prior written authorisation of the Chief Executive & Secretary. 3.2 Dangerous materials Fireworks, flares, firearms, weapons,...

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Bespoke Tours

Treat yourself and up to four guests to an exclusive private tour of this historic cricket ground. Begin with a handling session hosted by our Heritage and Collections team, where you can hear and handle unique items like WG Grace's bat, Virat Kohli's shoes, Steve Smith's ba...

Afternoon Tea

In the iconic Long Room Soak up views over the Lord’s outfield from the Long Room while enjoying a selection of hand crafted treats. For a spot of extra indulgence, why not add a glass of champagne? Guests enjoy access to the Long Room within the Pavilion, with commanding ...

Ground Development

The Allen and Tavern stands The Warner Stand 2021-2024 The third phase of the development will concentrate on the East Gate area of the Ground This will involve creating an East Gate Building, incorporating office space, a new Lord’s Shop, as well as hospitality and cateri...

I.T. Botham - I.T. Botham 108 v Pakistan

England’s crushing victory over Pakistan at Lord’s in 1978 was spearheaded by a dazzling century from Ian Botham in the first innings. After England had won the toss and elected to bat first, Pakistan’s attack impressed and reduced the hosts to 134 for 5. But a typical Botha...

R.A. Smith - R.A. Smith 100* v India

Robin Smith’s unbeaten 100 in the first innings against India at Lord’s in 1990 was the first of his two centuries at Lord’s, and his third Test century at the time. It might have been a profitable three-match series for Smith, scoring 361 runs at an average of 180.50, but s...

R.W.T. Key - R.W.T. Key 221 v West Indies

Rob Key’s only Test century was certainly one to remember when he hit 221 versus West Indies in 2004. Claiming his spot in the line-up after Mark Butcher was ruled out through whiplash in a car accident, the Kent batsman seized his opportunity at three, sharing a second-wick...