Lord's

Lord's to host WTC final in June 2025

It will be the first time Lord's will host the one-off test played between the two highest-ranked sides in the five-day format, with previous finals taking place at Southampton's Rose Bowl and The Oval in London.

Forty years on, Greenidge recalls freedom that let him hit Lord's double century

The West Indies will be the underdogs when they face England in the first Test at Lord's starting Wednesday, with a side ranked eighth in the rankings likely to feature several faces little known to the home crowd.

Lyon ruled out of rest of Ashes series

Australia's Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the Ashes series against England due to a calf tear suffered while fielding during the second test at Lord's, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Lyon's Ashes future in doubt as he arrives at Lord's on crutches

Nathan Lyon's prospects of playing any further part in the Ashes looked to be fading fast as he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches.

Historic Lord's provides 'special' stage for Ashes Test

Lord's will provide a fitting backdrop to this week's Ashes drama as the spiritual 'Home of Cricket' hosts the second Test between England and Australia from Wednesday.

Labuschagne seeks return to gold standard at Lord's

Marnus Labuschagne said he holds himself to a "higher standard" after his struggles in the opening Ashes test and is looking to rediscover top form in time for the second match at Lord's.

Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the Lord's balcony -- but this time in India on a replica, and with his shirt on.

We can't be great every day: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.

'Dean is quite straight forward'

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje paid tribute to captain Dean Elgar's "honesty" after the Proteas' innings and 12-run rout of England in the first Test at Lord's.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Cricket at its best: Stokes, Root leave Lord’s Test on knife edge

England captain Ben Stokes and predecessor Joe Root led a thrilling rally on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

Mitchell, Blundell put Kiwis on top

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were both eyeing coveted hundreds at Lord's after batting New Zealand into a commanding position on Friday's second day of the first Test against England.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

‘Nameless’ 12th man grabs Bangladesh’s attention

For the cricket fans in general, it was surprising to see a formidable Test side like New Zealand suffer a batting collapse in the manner they did against England in the Lord’s Test yesterday, and that too after having elected to bat first. However, when it came to the Bangladeshi audiences, one incident during the end of the visitors’ innings perhaps had warranted a higher element of surprise.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Yasir Shah ranked no. 1 Test bowler

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah has become the number-one ranked bowler in the world after he bowled Pakistan to 75 runs victory over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Masters of making the ball talk

The one constant in Pakistan cricket is the inherent quality and variety of the bowling. These men rejoice in making a cricket ball talk. The use of the ball, its leather and its seam, is a culture, forensically explored and widely envied.

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

Brad Haddin: Australia wicketkeeper retires from Tests

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has retired from Test cricket.

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

James Anderson: England bowler takes 400th Test wicket

James Anderson becomes the first England bowler to reach 400 Test wickets on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley.

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