Ed Smith, the former England selector, has been named as the next president of the MCC. He’ll serve for a year starting October 1. The current president, Lord King of Lothbury, made the announcement at the Club’s Annual General Meeting at Lord’s. After hearing the news, Smith shared his excitement and promised to do his … Read more
A remarkable and controversial incident unfolded at the 2023 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, sparking debates and ripples across the cricketing world. Angelo Mathews, the former Sri Lankan skipper, faced an unprecedented dismissal labeled as “Timed Out” following an appeal by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan. The … Read more
The fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia witnessed a major controversy on Day 2 when Australian batter Steve Smith survived a close run-out call. England’s wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow seemed to have executed a successful run-out, but the decision favored Smith after referral to the third umpire, Nitin Menon. The Marylebone Cricket Club … Read more
As the Third Test between England and Australia approaches at Headingley, captain Joe Root has called on fans to concentrate on enjoying the thrilling action on the field, leaving behind the recent controversies that have overshadowed the series. The cricket displayed in the first two Tests has been nothing short of exciting and unpredictable, captivating … Read more
The cricketing rivalry between England and Australia has reached new heights in the ongoing Ashes series. The cricketing spectacle has captivated fans worldwide with breathtaking performances, intense competition, and fiery exchanges on the field. However, amidst the thrilling encounters, a controversial incident during the Lord’s Test has added an extra layer of spice to the … Read more
The second Ashes Test at Lord’s took a controversial turn when Australia experienced “aggressive and abusive” behaviour from MCC members in the Long Room during the lunch break. The incident occurred after a contentious morning session that involved the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The scenes escalated when Australian players Usman … Read more
In a significant development for the global cricketing community, Jhulan Goswami, Heather Knight, and Eoin Morgan have joined the esteemed World Cricket Committee (WCC). Comprised of current and former international cricketers, umpires, and officials, the WCC serves as an independent body that shapes the future of the sport. Their inclusion brings a wealth of experience … Read more
The prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), based at cricket’s mecca Lord’s, has conferred its Honorary Life Membership on five Indian cricketers, including former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Apart from Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami have been given this honor. MCC CEO Guy Levander gave this membership to 19 cricketers, … Read more