Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Cricket field in Trafford, England
Old Trafford Cricket Ground is a cricket field in Trafford, England, serving as the home venue for Lancashire County Cricket Club and hosting international matches throughout the season. The facility features multiple stands arranged around an oval playing surface that accommodates approximately 19,000 spectators during major fixtures.
Lancashire County Cricket Club moved to this location in 1857, establishing a permanent home for the team after two earlier sites. In 1956, Jim Laker took 19 wickets against Australia here, a performance that remains a Test cricket record to this day.
The venue holds a central place in English cricket tradition as the location where Jim Laker achieved his record-breaking 19 wickets for 90 runs against Australia in 1956.
The Altrincham line of Manchester Metrolink stops directly outside the venue at Old Trafford station. Most matches take place during daylight hours, with Test matches often running across multiple days.
A modern glass and steel structure called The Point stands at the edge of the playing area, housing event spaces with views across the turf. The building blends contemporary design with the traditional surroundings of the ground.
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