1982: Pakistan beat England to claim their first Lord's Test victory

Most new Test playing nations have to wait some time before they can claim a win away from home against more experienced opposition. This wasn’t true of Pakistan. On their very first tour of England in 1954 they forced a dramatic win in a low-scoring match at the Oval to dra...

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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 ...

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The wicket is broken

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Stephen Fry launches MCC campaign to reward Community Cricket Heroes

MCC President Stephen Fry, today officially launched a new campaign to celebrate grassroots cricket and find the country’s 11 greatest unsung cricketing heroes. MCC’s Community Cricket Heroes campaign will invite the public and the cricket community from across the UK to p...

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MCC's new code of Laws for 2022 come into force

MCC's new code of Laws for 2022 have officially come into force today. The alterations to the Laws of Cricket in October 2017 were the most significant that have been made for almost two decades. The code was well received and has had a positive impact on cricket all ov...

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G.D. McGrath - G.D. McGrath 5-54 v England

Glenn McGrath claimed another spot on the Lord's Honours Boards when he took 5-54 during Australia's Ashes victory over England in 2001. Returning to the Home of Cricket for the first time since his record-breaking achievement of 8-38 in 1997, McGrath was handed the ball on ...

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Appendices

Appendix D - Law 8 (The Wickets) Definitions and explanations of words or phrases not defined in the text of the Laws of Cricket.   A.1 The match A.1.1 The game is used in these Laws as a general term meaning the Game of Cricket. A.1.2 A match is a single encounte...

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Appendices

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Digital Coaching

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2014: Kumar Sangakkara scores Test and ODI centuries at Lord's within a fortnight

Kumar Sangakkara looked like becoming one of those great players who never made it onto the Test Honours Boards at Lord’s before striking 147 on his final Test appearance at the Ground in 2014. His last two Test Matches at Lord’s saw him play as a batsman only, but on his fi...

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