CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -West Indies Great Michael Holding Appointed MCC Foundation Patron. Former West Indies fast bowler, Michael Holding has been appointed as a new patron of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation. The 66-year-old Holding is a passionate advocate for equality in cricket and the wider community.

Detailed explanation-2: -By tradition, to mark the beginning of each English season, MCC plays the reigning county champions. The present president of the club is Stephen Fry, who assumed the twelve-month office on 1 October 2022, replacing Clare Connor, the first woman to hold the post.

Detailed explanation-3: -MCC Presidents The current President of MCC is Stephen Fry. 1930 Sir Kynaston Studd, Bt. 1925 Admiral of the Fleet Sir John de Robeck, Bt. 1880 Sir William Hart-Dyke, Bt.

Detailed explanation-4: -Marylebone Cricket Club is the world’s most active cricket club, the owner of Lord’s Ground and the guardian of the Laws of the game.

Detailed explanation-5: -The world’s first cricket club was formed in Hambledon in the 1760s and the world-famous Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was founded in 1787.