12 countries descend on Lord's

The European Cricket Council played host to 60 people from 12 countries across Europe as part of European President's Day kindly supported by the Marylebone Cricket Club. Presidents, Chairmen, Board members, sponsors, Country Ministry of Sport and Education, ICC staff, coaches and umpires were all well entertained during the fantastic 1st Test against New Zealand. It was a great opportunity for so many personnel involved in cricket to have the opportunity to share ideas and help promote cricket.

A further European flavour to the Test occurred when Danish cricketer Freddie Klokker took to the field for a short spell as a temporary replacement fielder for England The 21 year old is a professional with MCC Young Cricketers at Lord's.