Cricket history
150 Years of Bombay Gymkhana: The Venue of India’s First Home Test Match
Recently, in a tribute to one of India’s most iconic sporting institutions, the Department of Posts issued a commemorative postage stamp (of Rs.5 denomination) marking the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai celebrating its rich legacy of sporting excellence and enduring cultural contribution to the nation. Incidentally the commemorative stamp, beautifully depicting the iconic campus and grounds of the Gymkhana, was unveiled at the historic Bombay Gymkhana itself by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia. The Bombay Gymkhana, not only fostered cricket and rugby, other sports also.
The iconic venue had hosted India's first-ever Test match on Indian soil in December 1933. It was played against England from December 15-18, 1933. Even then, BCCI missed this historic 150th anniversary event.Lala Amarnath had scored a hundred in this first ever Test match held in India. The enthusiastic crowds in attendance reflected India’s growing passion for the sport and established Bombay Gymkhana as a landmark in the country’s cricketing journey. This Institution is one of the world's oldest multi-sports clubs which is active till date. However Indian cricket has forgotten its glorious past linked with this Bombay Gymkhana.
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