The Lord's Cricket Ground is considered the most iconic venue in the cricket world, where Test cricket is played. Also known as the Home of Cricket, it is the oldest venue in the sport, established more than 200 years ago.
It is a matter of honour for any cricketer in the world to set foot on the iconic pitch of the Lord's and players dream of playing at least once at the venue in their careers.
The last Test match, which was played at Lord's, was contested between India and England, which was the third match of the recently-concluded series, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
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England clinched a thriller at the Home of Cricket as they successfully defended 193 runs on the final day, as Mohammed Siraj was dramatically dismissed in the end, after a valiant fight.
The hallowed turf of the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground is now up for sale as the owner of the ground, the Marylebone Cricket Club, has decided to sell the pitch in pieces to its members and the general public.
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Why is the pitch at Lord's Cricket Ground being sold?
The MCC have taken the decision to sell pieces of the Lord's turf in a bid to raise money. MCC contacted its members earlier on Wednesday, offering 1.2 x 0.6 metres chunks of the pitch for £50 (INR 5000).
The offer is also available for the general public, who can now own a piece of history as memorabilia by paying the above-mentioned price.
Ten per cent of the money that will be generated from the sale will go to the MCC foundation, and the remaining amount will be used to improve cricket facilities at the ground.
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The Lord's is all set to undergo changes this year as the grass around the pitch will be relaid, with the help of volunteers, who will join the ground staff.
The outfield will be dug up and the top 15mm of the turf will be stripped off, and then fresh seed laid to grow a fresh surface. The last time Lord’s underwent changes was back in 2002.
What did the MCC say?
A statement from the MCC read: "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."