Headingley: A century of Test history at the home of Yorkshire cricket

One of England's most cherished cricket grounds

Established in 1890, Headingley in Leeds is one of the more popular grounds in England and has been central to the story of cricket for well over a century. The first first-class match was held there in 1899 against Kent, and Test cricket arrived even earlier, in 1889, when England hosted Australia at the venue.

Witness to history — and Bradman's brilliance

Headingley spectators have witnessed some of the greatest feats in the sport, including two Test triple-centuries by Don Bradman in 1930 and 1934. In the first innings of one of those innings, Bradman scored 309 of his eventual 334 in a single day — the only instance of a player reaching 300 in a day in Test history.

The ground later hosted its first One-Day International in 1973, when England faced the West Indies.

The home of Yorkshire — with a unique character

As the home of Yorkshire County Cricket, Headingley is steeped in local tradition, yet the ground was not actually owned by the club until it was finally purchased in 2005. The venue takes its name from a suburb of the city of Leeds and is linked to a rugby league ground that is home to the Leeds Rhinos.

One quirk sets it apart from many of the sport's great arenas: there is no pavilion at Headingley, meaning players have to make do with their dressing-room facilities.