1 of 6 After Lancashire announce plans to move from Old Trafford, we bring you some of the best of the pictures through the Manchester ground's history. First up, Ian Botham in action in August 1981. His ebullient 118 clinched the Ashes for England
2 of 6 Sandeep Patil steers India to a six wicket win and the 1983 World Cup final with a commanding 51 not out against England in the semi-final in Manchester
3 of 6 Viv Richards' scintillating 189 not out against England at Old Trafford in 1984 is widely regarded as the best batting performance in one-day international cricket
4 of 6 The famous ground hosts the crucial 1999 World Cup Super Six match as India beat Pakistan by 47 runs
5 of 6 Alec Stewart salutes the Old Trafford crowd after making a memorable century in his 100th Test match on 4 August 2000
6 of 6 Fans at the third Test against Sri Lanka pack the Old Trafford car park to watch England's 2002 football World Cup encounter against Denmark on a giant screen