the Lord's Taverners
/ðə ˌlɔːdz ˈtævənəz/
/ðə ˌlɔːrdz ˈtævərnərz/
- a British cricket team, established in 1950, that is made up of famous actors and other well-known people, who play matches to raise money for charity. They also work to help and encourage young people to take part in sport. The team is named after the Tavern, a club at Lord's cricket ground in London. The Lady Taverners was formed in 1987 and also organizes events to raise money for charity.
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