Bombay Gymkhana

Bombay Gymkhana
Esplanade Maidan
Azad Maidan
Picture of the Bombay Gymkhana
Ground information
LocationSouth Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Establishment19 June 1875
Capacity15,000 (but has held up to 50,000)
ArchitectClaude Batley
OperatorBombay Gymkhana
TenantsIndian Rugby Team
Local Clubs
International information
Only Test15–18 December 1933:
 India v  England
Only WODI16 December 2004:
 India v  Australia
As of 12 August 2015
Source: Bombay Gymkhana Ground, ESPNcricinfo

The Bombay Gymkhana, established in 1875,[1] is a premier private members' club in the city of Mumbai, India.

It is located at the triangular end of Azad Maidan in the Fort area of South Mumbai and is in close proximity of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. It was originally built as a British-only Gentlemen's club, designed by English architect, Claude Batley.[2]

The club grounds offers various sporting facilities for rugby, football, cricket, swimming, tennis, badminton, squash and a fitness centre for its members. The club regularly conducts sporting events and tournaments for its members and admission to the club is reserved by membership. Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Club (rugby union) is a tenant.

  1. ^ Sarkar, Arita (21 August 2016). "Once Upon A Time: Bombay Gymkhana was first club to bring multiple sports together". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Bombay gymkhana plans to shut kitchens: The History". Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2009.