Lancashire County Cricket Club
The 'Red Rose' of Manchester. Lancashire is a pillar of English cricket, home to the iconic Old Trafford and a legacy of one-day dominance and fast-bowling legends.
Club Profile
The essential facts behind the pride of the Red Rose.
Formed at the Queen's Hotel, Manchester, succeeding the original Manchester Cricket Club.
A world-famous Test venue, site of Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century' and the James Anderson End.
Including the famous 'hat-trick' of titles from 1926–1928 and the 2011 triumph.
The One-Day Wonders
During the late 1960s and 70s, Lancashire became the most feared one-day side in England. Under the captaincy of Jack Bond and later Clive Lloyd, they won the first two Sunday Leagues and four Gillette Cups in just six years, earning them the nickname 'The One-Day Wonders'.
A History of Heritage and Grit
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) represents the resilient, competitive spirit of the North West. Based at **Old Trafford** since its founding in 1864, the club has been at the center of some of the game's most historic moments, including hosting the first-ever Ashes Test in England in 1884.
The **Roses Match** against Yorkshire remains the most famous fixture in English domestic cricket. It is a contest defined by fierce local pride and high-quality cricket, drawing huge crowds whether played in Manchester, Leeds, or at the seaside festival in Blackpool. For Lancashire fans, a win over the White Rose is often considered as important as a trophy itself.
Lancashire Lightning
In the modern era, the club's limited-overs team is known as Lancashire Lightning. They are consistently one of the strongest sides in the T20 Blast, having won the title in 2015 and appearing in multiple Finals Days at Edgbaston.
Major Honours
| Competition | Wins | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| County Championship | 9 | 1897, 1904, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1930, 1934, 2011, 1950 (Shared) |
| One-Day Cup | 7 | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1990, 1996, 1998 (Record Holders) |
| T20 Blast | 1 | 2015 |
| Sunday League | 5 | 1969, 1970, 1989, 1998, 1999 |
| Benson & Hedges Cup | 4 | 1984, 1990, 1995, 1996 |
Lancashire Legends
Brian Statham
The club's leading wicket-taker with 1,816 wickets. Statham was known for his relentless accuracy and legendary sportsmanship, becoming one of the greatest fast bowlers England has ever produced.
James Anderson
The 'Burnley Express' and the most successful fast bowler in Test history. A Lancashire man through and through, the end at Old Trafford is named in his honour.
Andrew Flintoff
'Freddie' was the ultimate match-winner. An all-rounder of immense power and character, his exploits for Lancashire and England during the 2005 Ashes made him a national hero.
Clive Lloyd
The West Indian legend captained Lancashire during their one-day 'Golden Age' in the 70s, instilling a winning mentality that transformed the club's fortunes.