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Tendulkar, Warne captains in Lord's bicentenary match

Feb 6, 2014: Sachin Tendulkar will captain an MCC team against a Shane Warne-led Rest of the World in an exhibition match to celebrate the bicentenary of Lord's in July

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MCC reveal innovative Warner Stand

Dec 3, 2013: The redevelopment of Lord's will begin with the Warner Stand being replaced and MCC have released innovative plans of the first phase of the project.

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Lord's Masterplan remains on course

Oct 18, 2013: The MCC's Masterplan for the redevelopment of Lord's remains on course after members rejected a motion for an independent inquiry into the processes, finances and governance of the club's ground development.

England news

City Cup highlights hidden talent

Sep 21, 2013: The match may not gain much coverage and the rewards for success may be modest, but a quietly significant game takes place at Aston Manor Cricket Club in Birmingham on Sunday afternoon

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MCC restates that DRS is 'good for the game'

Jul 17, 2013: The MCC's World Cricket Committee has restated its support of the DRS with a "unanimous" opinion of those present at its meeting at Lord's that the referral system can only improve umpiring decisions.

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Brewer to revisit Nursery End deal

May 1, 2013: Derek Brewer, the MCC chief executive and secretary who arrived at Lord's a year ago, will next week discuss a new offer from Rifkind Levy Partnership (RLP) for the development of the Nursery ground.

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MCC reveals Lord's Masterplan

May 1, 2013: The MCC has revealed a 25-year Masterplan for the development of Lord's to maintain the ground's status as the finest in the world and to secure Two Test matches and two ODIs every year.

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Urn art begins Ashes countdown

Apr 1, 2013: 1,000 silver Ashes urns were displayed on the Lord's outfield to mark 100 days until the Ashes

MCC v Warks, Champion County Match, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Clarke helps wrap up innings win

Mar 27, 2013: Warwickshire wrapped up an innings victory on the first session in Abu Dhabi, with Rikki Clarke taking three of the remaining six MCC wickets to fall

MCC v Warwicks, Champion County Match, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Denly leads MCC fightback

Mar 26, 2013: Joe Denly struck an unbeaten century to bring an element of competition to the Champion Counnty match in Abu Dhabi

MCC v Warwicks, Champion County Match, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

Wright burst leaves MCC in deep trouble

Mar 25, 2013: A burst of four wickets in 14 balls by Chris Wright tore apart the MCC batting and left Warwickshire in charge in Abu Dhabi

MCC v Warwickshire, Champion County Match, Abu Dhabi

Chopra, Porterfield open season with centuries

Mar 24, 2013: Varun Chopra and Will Porterfield both struck centuries to open the new season in fine style for Warwickshire

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Finn stumps problem to become no-ball

Feb 21, 2013: The MCC has announced a change to the Laws meaning a bowler hitting the stumps during their delivery stride will result in a no-ball being called

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Strauss awarded honorary life MCC membership

Feb 4, 2013: Andrew Strauss, the former England captain, has been awarded honorary life membership of MCC

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Dravid and Tait in MCC T20 squad

Jan 23, 2013: Dale Benkenstein will captain MCC in the Champion County fixture against Warwickshire in Abu Dhabi

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Taylor good enough for second XI - Alleyne

Jan 15, 2013: Sarah Taylor will create history later this year if she is selected as the first woman to play for a men's county side and Mark Alleyne, the MCC head coach, believes it is important to take Taylor out of her comfort zone

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Taufel to deliver MCC lecture

Jan 11, 2013: Simon Taufel, the recently retired Australian umpire, will give the MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey lecture this year. He will be the first umpire to do so.

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MCC marks Tower Hamlets turnaround

Jul 13, 2012: An MCC team including Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful will take on the Tower Hamlets District Schools' side in a match designed to highlight the renaissance of cricket in a deprived inner-city area.

MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture

Tony Greig Cowdrey Lecture: The full transcript

Jun 26, 2012: A full transcript of Tony Greig's MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture at Lord's

MCC Spirit of Cricket Lecture

Greig implores India to govern for the world game

Jun 26, 2012: Tony Greig has appealed to the BCCI to abandon self interest and "embrace the spirit of cricket and govern in the best interests of world cricket