Bombay Gymkhana
The Bombay Gymkhana, established in 1875, is a premier private members' club in the city of Mumbai, India.
| Esplanade Maidan Azad Maidan | |
Picture of the Bombay Gymkhana | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Establishment | 19 June 1875 |
| Capacity | 15,000 (but has held up to 50,000) |
| Architect | Claude Batley |
| Operator | Bombay Gymkhana |
| Tenants | Indian Rugby Team Local Clubs |
| International information | |
| Only Test | 15 December, 1933: India v England |
| As of 12 August 2015 Source: Bombay Gymkhana Ground, ESPNcricinfo | |
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.
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.
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