Guy Lavender explains MCC decision to remove historic fixtures from Lords calendar

“All Members will recognise the importance of this objective; it is essential not just to maintaining the status of Lord’s as a major cricketing venue but for preserving and developing England’s competitiveness, particularly in the red-ball game. The expectations of professional teams are higher than ever and this is an area in which there is still much work for us to do.”

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