Old Trafford (cricket)
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Lancashire CCC - main entrance
Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1856. International Test matches have been played there since 1884.
The ground
The cricket ground is near the Old Trafford football stadium, in the borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester.
The two ends of the ground were known as the Warwick Road End (to the east) and the Stretford End (to the west). The section of Warwick Road leading to the Metrolink Station was renamed Brian Statham Way (in honour of the former Lancashire and England player) and this end of the ground is now known as the Brian Statham End.
As of 2006, its capacity is 22,000 for Test matches, for which temporary stands are erected, and 14,000 for other matches.
Notable moments
In 1993, Old Trafford was the site of one of the most remarkable events in the history of cricket, Shane Warne's so-called Ball of the Century to Mike Gatting.
Future plans
Following a long period of discussions and rumours it has finally been decided to stay at Old Trafford[link]. Apparently, options on sites at East Manchester and Wigan were considered [link] but no comparative proposals were put to members.
The need for an improved ground was highlighted when Old Trafford surprisingly lost out as a venue for the 2009 Ashes to Cardiff, much to the disappointment of cricket fans in the region [link]. A financial plan is awaited for the redevelopment, costed at £30m[link].
See also
- List of cricket grounds in England and Wales
- List of Test cricket grounds
- History of Test cricket (1884 to 1889)
- History of Test cricket (1890 to 1900)
External links
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