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Lord's has long been seen as the 'home of cricket' and the game's spiritual 'headquarters'. But its importance is not merely historical. In practice it remains, to this day, perhaps the most important single place in world cricket. Its owner, Marylebone Cricket Club, remains the guardian of both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket, and MCC sides (which play around 450 games a year) perform a key role in promoting cricket - both in Britain and elsewhere. In addition, Lord's is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is also the setting for the state-of-the-art MCC Indoor School, the unrivalled MCC Library, and the world-famous MCC Museum - where exhibits include the Wisden Trophy and, of course, the Ashes urn. Above all, Lord's is the setting for some of the best cricket in the world. It hosts Test matches, one-day internationals and domestic one-day finals, plus most of Middlesex's home games, some historic fixtures (such as Oxford vs Cambridge), and a number of village and club cricket finals. To take a closer look, visit the Ground for a match or a Tour of Lord's, or book a net or coaching session at the MCC Indoor School. Alternatively, enjoy a visit to the Lord's Tavern - or arrange some matchday hospitality at Lord's.