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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
You can now own a piece of the iconic Lord's cricket ground. All you need to do is…
Cricket fans now have the chance to take home a piece of the most iconic playing field in the sport. The hallowed turf at Lord's is being relaid for the first time in over two decades, and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is offering slabs of the historic outfield for sale at £50 each. Players walk back to the pavilion at Lord's(AFP) Each piece of turf measures 1.2m by 0.6m and gives buyers a rare opportunity to own part of the ground that has witnessed generations of cricketing greatness. The initiative aims to raise funds for the MCC Foundation and support future infrastructure development at the ground. 'To raise funds for the MCC Foundation, and to aid future development of the cricket field, we are offering all Members the chance to own a piece of Lord's turf, a part of the stage on which so many magical moments have taken place,' the MCC said in a release. While the offer is formally extended to the club's 25,000 members, the general public will also be able to purchase a piece of the famous outfield. Ten percent of the proceeds will be directed toward the MCC Foundation, with the remainder invested in improving the ground's facilities. The relaying process, scheduled to begin in September, will leave the central 20-pitch square untouched. Grounds staff will remove 15mm of grass from the surface and reseed it to create a new outfield. The decision follows concerns that the turf was becoming unstable, with divots being torn up when fielders dived. Chief curator Karl McDermott told The Telegraph that the renovation had been on his mind for some time, but packed match calendars had made it difficult. 'My predecessor, Mick Hunt, always had a pitch up his sleeve that he could re-lay and not have any cricket on [for three years],' McDermott said. 'But we don't have that luxury now, because of the rise in cricket: The Hundred, there's more women's cricket, which is fantastic, but nothing has given way.' The last time Lord's relaid its outfield was in 2002, when the turf was upgraded to improve drainage. At the time, slabs of grass were sold at £10 each and raised £35,000. One enthusiastic buyer reportedly paid £1,260 to lay an entire lawn with the sacred sod. There was pressure to renew the outfield again in 2012 following the London Olympics, when Lord's was repurposed to host archery events. Some members reportedly complained that the field resembled a 'patchwork quilt,' but MCC maintained the surface was fit for use. The International Cricket Council also cleared it after inspection by match referee Jeff Crowe.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
For 50 pounds a slab, fans can own a slice of Lord's grass
Fans could now own a piece of the Lord's turf, the most hallowed cricket ground in the world. The ground's outfield will be relaid for the first time in 23 years and the stadium authorities have decided to cash in. A slab of grass—1.2m x 0.6m—will cost £50. 'To raise funds for the MCC Foundation, and to aid future development of the cricket field, we are offering all Members the chance to own a piece of Lord's turf, a part of the stage on which so many magical moments have taken place,' read a release from Marylebone Cricket Club. Though the release mentions Members, which come up to 25,000, the general public too could get a slice of the sacred greens. As much as 10 per cent of the sales would go to the MCC foundation while the rest would be used to improve cricket infrastructure at the ground. As we prepare to resurface the famous Lord's Ground this autumn, we're giving fans the chance to take home a piece of the original hallowed turf. Limited availability, collection from Lord's on 29 or 30 September 2025 – don't miss out! — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 7, 2025 The digging up process, the 20-pitch square is spared, would begin in September. From the top, 15mm of grass will be stripped before sowing fresh seed to make a brand new surface. The relaying was necessitated after tufts of grass began to tear off the outfield whenever a fielder dived. The chief curator Karl McDermott told The Telegraph that he had been wanting to relay the outfield some time ago, but packed schedules meant there was also a big game at Lord's. 'My predecessor Mick Hunt always had a pitch up his sleeve that he could re-lay and not have any cricket on [for three years],' he told Telegraph Sport last month. 'But we don't have that luxury now, because of the rise in cricket: The Hundred, there's more women's cricket, which is fantastic, but nothing has given way.' The last time it was relaid was in 2002 to improve the ground's drainage facilities. The grass was auctioned too, at 10 pounds per slab, and fetched £35,000 pounds. One person coughed up £1,260 to lay an entire lawn with the hallowed turf. In 2012, after the London Games—Lord's hosted archery—there was clamour for relaying after some members complained that the outfield resembled a 'patchwork quilt'. But the MCC said they have 'no concerns' over the state of the playing surface, particularly after it was passed fit for use by the ICC match referee, Jeff Crowe.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Yours for £50: MCC sells Lord's turf in bid to raise cash
Marylebone Cricket Club is offering cricket fans the opportunity to own a slice of the hallowed Lord's turf after it resurfaces the famous ground's outfield for the first time in 23 years next month. MCC contacted members on Wednesday morning, offering 1.2-metre x 0.6m chunks of turf for £50. 'To raise funds for the MCC Foundation, and to aid future development of the cricket field, we are offering all Members the chance to own a piece of Lord's turf, a part of the stage on which so many magical moments have taken place,' read the message. The offer is not exclusive to the club's near-25,000-strong membership, with the general public also able to buy a slab and 10 per cent of proceeds will go to the MCC foundation. The rest will be used to improve cricket facilities at the ground. In September an army of volunteers will join the Lord's groundstaff in digging up the outfield, which is the whole ground apart from the 20-pitch square. It involves stripping off the top 15mm of turf, and then laying fresh seed so there is a brand new surface. Often when players dive to field the ball at Lord's, a huge chunk of turf comes up with them – a sure sign that the outfield needs relaying. At a professional football or rugby venue, this would happen almost every year, but in cricket it is rarer, and Lord's has not done it since 2002, when there was a huge project to improve the ground's drainage. The Lord's square is under head groundsman Karl McDermott's control. Director of cricket operations Rob Lynch has also been exploring the option of using a drop-in pitch in order to replace a strip in the coming years. 'My predecessor Mick Hunt always had a pitch up his sleeve that he could re-lay and not have any cricket on [for three years],' McDermott told Telegraph Sport last month. 'But we don't have that luxury now, because of the rise in cricket: The Hundred, there's more women's cricket, which is fantastic, but nothing has given way.'
Malaysian Reserve
10-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
SIR JIMMY ANDERSON UNVEILS DP WORLD'S SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS AT HOME OF CRICKET
LONDON, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DP World, the international logistics business, today brought its Beyond Boundaries Initiative to Lord's cricket ground with the help of England legend Sir James Anderson. Rashid Abdulla, CEO & MD, Europe at DP World said, 'Bringing the Beyond Boundaries Initiative to Europe for the first time is a proud milestone for DP World. In partnership with the ICC and MCC Foundation, and enabled by our supply chain solutions capability, we are helping to expand access to the game by supporting grassroots facilities across the region.' The delivery of 250 cricket kits in a repurposed shipping container comes ahead of this week's ICC World Test Championship Final, of which DP World is the Global Logistics Partner. The kits – each including a bat, pads, gloves, and helmet – will be distributed to schools across Britain in partnership with the MCC Foundation. 'It's great to see the support of an ICC partner extending to the grassroots game around the world and now arriving in the UK ahead of this week's final,' commented Sir James Anderson. 'Opportunity and access are everything in growing cricket here, so DP World's provision of kits to the school system is a huge moment.' The initiative will continue to be bolstered by a kits-for-runs scheme during the test match between South Africa and Australia, just as has been active at all ICC pinnacle tournaments since the initiative's launch. Anurag Dahiya, Chief Commercial Officer of the ICC, added 'Partnerships don't take a more authentic form than the staunch grassroots support DP World has shown. The Beyond Boundaries Initiative has already impacted lives in New York, Namibia and beyond – and now it's making a difference at the heart of cricket tradition.' Angus Berry, Director of Operations for the MCC Foundation, said: 'We feel a responsibility to the grassroots game in this country and beyond. This collaboration with DP World, arriving at Lord's ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final, underlines our shared commitment to creating access and opportunity for all young cricketers.' To date, the Beyond Boundaries Initiative has delivered 12 repurposed shipping containers, distributed 3,000 cricket kits, activated programs in 8 countries across 4 continents, and empowered over 15,000 young people to play cricket. Photo – – View original content:
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SIR JIMMY ANDERSON UNVEILS DP WORLD'S SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS AT HOME OF CRICKET
LONDON, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DP World, the international logistics business, today brought its Beyond Boundaries Initiative to Lord's cricket ground with the help of England legend Sir James Anderson. Rashid Abdulla, CEO & MD, Europe at DP World said, "Bringing the Beyond Boundaries Initiative to Europe for the first time is a proud milestone for DP World. In partnership with the ICC and MCC Foundation, and enabled by our supply chain solutions capability, we are helping to expand access to the game by supporting grassroots facilities across the region." The delivery of 250 cricket kits in a repurposed shipping container comes ahead of this week's ICC World Test Championship Final, of which DP World is the Global Logistics Partner. The kits – each including a bat, pads, gloves, and helmet – will be distributed to schools across Britain in partnership with the MCC Foundation. "It's great to see the support of an ICC partner extending to the grassroots game around the world and now arriving in the UK ahead of this week's final," commented Sir James Anderson. "Opportunity and access are everything in growing cricket here, so DP World's provision of kits to the school system is a huge moment." The initiative will continue to be bolstered by a kits-for-runs scheme during the test match between South Africa and Australia, just as has been active at all ICC pinnacle tournaments since the initiative's launch. Anurag Dahiya, Chief Commercial Officer of the ICC, added "Partnerships don't take a more authentic form than the staunch grassroots support DP World has shown. The Beyond Boundaries Initiative has already impacted lives in New York, Namibia and beyond – and now it's making a difference at the heart of cricket tradition." Angus Berry, Director of Operations for the MCC Foundation, said: "We feel a responsibility to the grassroots game in this country and beyond. This collaboration with DP World, arriving at Lord's ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final, underlines our shared commitment to creating access and opportunity for all young cricketers." To date, the Beyond Boundaries Initiative has delivered 12 repurposed shipping containers, distributed 3,000 cricket kits, activated programs in 8 countries across 4 continents, and empowered over 15,000 young people to play cricket. Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DP World Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
