Who built Lord’s ground? (Photo- Getty)
Lord’s Cricket Ground, called ‘Mecca of Cricket’, is the most famous field of world cricket. This historic ground, built in St. John’s Wood in London, is not only known for its beauty and sloping pitch, but is also very famous for its history. This ground was built by the father of a cricketer. The special thing is that he was also a cricketer. But his biggest impression was not as a player but as the founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Who built Lord’s ground?
Lords Cricket Ground was founded in 1787 by a Yorkshire cricketer named Thomas Lord. Thomas Lord was a bowler. Thomas Lord played a total of 59 first class matches in his career and took 148 wickets. The special thing is that his son’s name was also Thomas Lord, who played only 5 first class matches and scored only 18 runs. Apart from this, he also took 1 wicket in these 5 matches.
History of Lord’s Cricket Ground
In 1787, Lord created the first Lord’s Ground at Dorset Fields (Dorset Square) in Marylibon, London. Which was known as ‘Lord’s Old Ground’. However, this ground did not last long. In 1809, the ground had to be transferred to Lison Grove (Regents Park), which was called ‘Lord’s Middle Ground’. But in 1813, this land was acquired for the work of Regents Canal. Subsequently, Lord built a third ground in St. John’s Wood, which is today’s Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The new ground was inaugurated on 22 June 1814, when the Marilebone Cricket Club (MCC) played the first match against Hertfordsher. At the same time, the first international match on this ground was played between England and Australia on 21 July 1884. Lord’s Cricket Ground Today is a modern stadium with a capacity of 31,100 viewers, in which playing is the dream of every player. Team India is to play the third match of the ongoing Test series against England at this ground. Where many players of India will come down to play in this stadium for the first time.
Now who is the owner of Lord’s?
Currently, the stadium of Lord’s stadium is owned by the Marilebone Cricket Club (MCC). MCC was established in 1787. He is not only the owner of Lord’s, but has also been the patron of the rules of cricket. In 1788, MCC issued the first written rules of cricket. Whatever rules come in cricket, it makes the Marilybone Cricket Club. At the same time, MCC also continuously performs development work to maintain Lord’s the most important center in the world of cricket, due to which this stadium is also one of the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world.
