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Marylebone Cricket Club
The History of Cricket: Why the Game is Considered a Privilege of the Aristocracy
Cricket continues to evolve. New forms of the game, such as Cricket – Twenty20, have emerged. The duration of a match in this format is determined not by a time limit but by a set number of overs.
14 October 2024
MCC chief who dealt with Ashes row to swap cricket for horseracing
The chief executive of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who had to manage the fall-out after Australian cricketers were abused at Lord's following a row during an Ashes Test, is to take over the running of Cheltenham Racecourse.
7 August 2024
Former Bank of England governor named as president of Marylebone Cricket Club
Former governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King will take over as president of Marylebone Cricket Club later this year, the MCC announced on Wednesday.
1 May 2024
MCC and ECB funding helps record numbers take part in MCC Foundation Hubs Programme
Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) charitable arm, MCC Foundation has announced that record numbers of secondary state school children are taking part in the MCC Foundation National Hubs Programme thanks to a boost in funding.
25 April 2024
MCC to celebrate creation of Women’s Ashes at Lord’s ahead of England v Australia T20 clash
The creation of the Women’s Ashes will be commemorated at a special event at Lord’s on Saturday ahead of the England v Australia Vitality Women’s T20 international at the Ground.
6 July 2023
Ashes 2023 Latest: Bairstow's controversial dismissal sends Lord's into revolt
Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test sent the Lord's crowd into an unprecedented rage as Australia players were abused by spectators in the famous Pavilion Long Room.
2 July 2023
MCC Media Statement re: Cancellation of September 2022 SGM (Oxford v. Cambridge and Eton v. Harrow)
MCC has announced that a Special General Meeting of the Club, scheduled to take place on the evening of Tuesday 27 September, has been cancelled.
27 September 2022
Stephen Fry to become next President of MCC
Stephen Fry has been named as the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), with the appointment having been announced at today’s Annual General Meeting.
4 May 2022
MCC to celebrate the Evolution of Women’s Cricket in special event for International Women’s Day
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is celebrating their newest display in the MCC Museum, Evolution of Women’s Cricket, by holding a special symposium at Lord’s on International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8 March.
11 February 2022
MCC increases digital footprint with launch of official Twitter channel
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is excited to announce the launch of a new social media channel, with the official MCC Twitter feed going live today.
3 July 2020
Pandya, Karthik confirmed for ICC World XI to play the Windies at Lord's
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik join an ICC World XI for the high-profile Twenty20 International against the Windies at Lord’s on 31 May, being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean damaged by hurricanes last year.
3 May 2018
Anthony Wreford to become next MCC President
Anthony Wreford will be the next President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
3 May 2018
Rashid, Tamim and Shakib confirm participation for ICC World XI to play the Windies at Lord's
Top-ranked bowler Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and Bangladesh stars Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have confirmed their participation for the ICC World XI, which will play a Twenty20 International against the Windies at Lord’s on 31 May.
23 April 2018
The time has come for a major shift in Attitude and Culture - MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club, the Guardian of the Laws and Spirit of Cricket, has responded to the admission of ball tampering by senior Australia players, including the captain.
26 March 2018
Lord's to host West Indies v. ICC Rest of the World XI T20 International for Hurricane Relief funding
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), in conjunction with Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has today announced that a special fundraising T20 International match will be played at Lord’s on Thursday 31st May 2018.
13 February 2018