MCC President calls on Northampton cricket community to find unsung heroes of the game

MCC President Ed Smith is calling on Northampton's cricket community to help find another team of unsung grassroots cricketing heroes, as Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and The Cricketer launch their 2026 Community Cricket Heroes campaign.

The campaign, now in its fourth year and run in partnership with The Cricketer magazine, has seen 33 heroes of grassroots cricket welcomed to Lord's as guests of the MCC President to watch a game from some of the best seats in the house.

A panel selected by MCC will have the task of selecting those who have made an outstanding contribution to their clubs and/or communities.

MCC President Ed Smith commented: "Year four of our MCC Community Cricket Heroes campaign begins today, and once again we are asking the cricket community to help us find its unsung champions.

"Whether it's a coach transforming lives in a state school, a volunteer who has kept a club together through the toughest of times, or someone growing the women and girls' game from the ground up, we want to hear their story.

"Nominations are open now. Please don't let your hero go unrecognised."

Editor of The Cricketer, Huw Turbervill added: "The Cricketer team always enjoys partnering with MCC on this campaign.

“Each year we're inspired by the incredible winners who dedicate so much of their time to helping others fall in love with cricket and we look forward to seeing who emerges this year to earn a well-earned day at Lord's."

The closing date for nominations is 23.59 BST on 15 July 2026 with the selected MCC Community Cricket Heroes announced shortly after.

To nominate your hero please visit www.lords.org/heroes.