Their Inclusivity & Ours. Blofeld & Gower call for Eton v Harrow cricket match to stay at LordsEarlier this year the MCC determined that the annual Eton v Harrow cricket match, a feature since 1805, would no longer be played at Lords. It was stated that attendances had dropped and that given Lords could only host so many games each year, the aim was to provide for a greater diversity of matches.
The Murdoch Times (22nd Sept) has reported that former England cricket captain David Gower and cricket commentator Henry Blofeld are amongst those calling for Eton v Harrow to stay at Lords. A special meeting of MCC members is due next Tuesday where the issue will be raised.
Gower claims that Lords can maintain the history of games like Eton v Harrow while also promoting a greater diversity of matches. Blofeld has argued that the decision is ‘bonkers’. Unlike Gower he did go to Eton and played cricket for the college team.
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