World Test Championship Final: All you need to know about iconic Lord's
The iconic Lord's, which has hosted some incredible Test matches in its over 100-year old history, is all set to host the ICC
World Test Championship Final
for the first time.
The famous
Lord's Cricket Ground
, distinguished by its iconic pavilion and the historic
Long Room
, remains unparalleled as a sporting destination, celebrated for its rich legacy.
Lord's, situated in the affluent St John's Wood district of north west London, has been a venue for Test cricket since 1884. Its esteemed status as 'The
Home of Cricket
' reflects its rich history of memorable matches.
The venue will add another significant event to its distinguished history when South Africa and Australia compete in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 from June 11 to 15.
The historic Lord's cricket ground conducted its inaugural international Test between England and Australia in 1884, although its establishment occurred in 1814.
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The prestigious venue has witnessed remarkable achievements, including
Don Bradman
's exceptional 254 in the 1930 Ashes series and Graham Gooch's outstanding 333 against India in 1990, which remains the highest individual Test score at Lord's.
A significant tradition at Lord's requires batters to traverse the Long Room while making their way to the pitch.
The historic ground embraced a new practice in 2007 with the introduction of the ceremonial five-minute bell ceremony, in which distinguished personalities from the sport are invited to perform.
The
MCC Museum
situated at Lord's stands as one of the world's oldest sporting museums, housing prestigious items including the original Ashes urn and the inaugural Men's and Women's Cricket World Cup trophies.
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