Old Trafford (cricket)
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Old Trafford cricket ground has been the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club since 1856. International Test matches have been played there since 1884. The two ends of the ground are known as the Warwick Road End (to the east) and the Stretford End (to the west).
The cricket ground is near the Old Trafford football stadium, in the borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester.
As of 2005 its capacity is 22,000 for the Test match, and 14,000 for other matches. Redevelopment plans are expected to be announced before the end of the year.
See also
- List of Test cricket grounds
- History of Test cricket (1884 to 1889)
- History of Test cricket (1890 to 1900)
External links
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Cricinfo (http://www.cricket.org/link_to_database/GROUNDS/ENG/MANCHESTER/OLD_TRAFFORD_00075/)