Aside from the memories of umpteen Ashes losses, the turf at Lord's Cricket ground rests above a series of disused railway tunnels. While we'd love to see them opened up for nighttime jaunts, smarter heads have proposed they be turned into a subterranean hospital. The £100m care centre would be attached to nearby Wellington Hospital, and include a suite of operating theatres and intensive care units. We'll leave the question of recuperating from serious injury......

Last time we heard from Lords they were taking baby steps towards the 21st century. Today, post membership consultation, they're giving a tantalising glimpse of the future of the hallowed turf, revealing a £200m masterplan in the making to transform the revered ground. Following the club's biggest ever member survey a redevelopment brief has been sent out to a number of architects but don't panic, traditionalists! The sacred pavilion and its exterior will remain......