I.A.R. Peebles - I.A.R. Peebles 5-77 v New Zealand

Ian Alexander Ross Peebles bowled with distinction during the England vs. New Zealand Series in 1931, particularly at Lord’s where he achieved the last of his career five-wicket hauls. Alongside the bowling of RWV Robins, Peebles bowled with such startling effect that the la...

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D.C.S. Compton - D.C.S. Compton 116 v New Zealand

Denis Compton will always be remembered for the golden summer of 1947, when he plundered 3,816 first-class runs (including 753 in five Tests against South Africa) alongside the similarly prolific Bill Edrich and helped dispel the lasting gloom of Britain’s war years. Few cri...

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Rob Lynch appointed as Director of Cricket & Operations at MCC

MCC has today announced that Rob Lynch will become the Club’s new Director of Cricket & Operations.  He will succeed Jamie Cox, who is leaving MCC after nearly three years in post to take up the role of Chief Executive at Somerset County Cricket Club.  Lynch is currently th...

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Lord's Public Ticket Ballot

The Lord’s 2024 International Ticket ballots for mcc members and the general public are now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered to watch England's men and women play at the Home of Cricket in 2024 - we'll be in touch with you shortly on the results and the next steps t...

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Lord’s prepares for Pakistan v Bangladesh

After three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches this summer at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s is preparing for its fourth and final group match in the current tournament as Pakistan take on Bangladesh tomorrow. With a large support expected from both teams, MCC has taken a numb...

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Lord’s launches new tour experiences

Lord’s Cricket Ground is launching a series of new tour experiences today which will be hosted by a former cricketer. Introduced earlier this year, the Players’ Dining Room Experience incorporates a three-course meal in the same room where international cricketers dine on ...

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Food & Drink

Picnic Hampers Food and Drink Outlets Fever-Tree Visit the Fever-Tree Perfect Pairings Bar at the Lord’s Food Village or Fever-Tree trailer bar at the Grace Gate to try their award-winning mixers, paired with a range of premium spirits. Pick from their menu of delicious G...

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Evolution of Women's Cricket

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1998: The Women's Ashes are created in a ceremony in the Harris Garden

The women’s Ashes, created in 1998, is a hollow wooden ball, containing the ashes of a miniature bat signed by both the Australian and England teams and those of a copy of the Women's Cricket Association rules and constitution, burnt in a ceremony at Lord's. The ceremony was...

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Security

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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