Stephen Fry To Become Next President Of MCC
Stephen Fry has been named as the next president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
His nomination was announced by current President Clare Connor at their recent Annual General Meeting held at Lord’s. Mr Fry will take up the post on 1st October 2022.
Fry is a lifelong cricket supporter, a patron of the MCC Foundation, and delivered the MCC Cowdrey Lecture last year.
Speaking about his appointment, Fry said: “I am honoured and proud to be nominated as the next President of MCC. It is a Club that is known throughout the world for what it represents in the game and to be gifted the opportunity to perform this role is truly humbling.
“I thank Clare for this incredible opportunity and I look forward to supporting her as President Designate over the summer before commencing my own innings in the autumn.”
MCC President Clare Connor said: “I am thrilled to be able to announce Stephen as my successor. He has a deep love and care for cricket and will be a wonderful ambassador for MCC.
“The Cowdrey Lecture he delivered last year was inspiring and showed the extent to which he understands the challenges and opportunities that both MCC and cricket face.
“He will bring a wealth of experience to the role and I hope he thoroughly enjoys his year.”
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