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MCC responds to concerns on Lord's pitch after England's Test match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:08 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

MCC responds to concerns on Lord's pitch after England's Test match

Summary

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) acknowledged issues with the Lord's pitch used during the Test between England and New Zealand, following England's 115-run victory. The pitch's inconsistent bounce raised concerns among players and officials. The MCC attributed the pitch's poor performance to difficult weather conditions leading up to the match and stated it is committed to addressing the issues through its cricket strategy. England won after dismissing New Zealand for 138, defending a total of 254. The teams next meet at The Oval for the second Test on June 17.

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By the Numbers

•MCC admits pitch inconsistencies impacted the Test match.
•England secured a 115-run win in the opening Test.
•New Zealand bowled out for 138 while chasing 254.
•Gus Atkinson took 5/30 for England.
•Second Test scheduled for June 17 at The Oval.

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9:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'We got it wrong': MCC breaks silence on Lord's pitch after England Test win

What they're saying

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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has acknowledged concerns regarding the inconsistent bounce of the Lord's pitch used for the opening Test between England and New Zealand. Despite significant investment in pitch preparation, challenging weather conditions contributed to the surface falling short of expected standards. The MCC is committed to implementing improvements outlined in its recent cricket strategy.
— Yahoo Sports

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