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Deccan Gymkhana Ground
Gymkhana Ground
LocationDeccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra
Establishment1908
Capacity500
OwnerDeccan Gymkhana
OperatorDeccan Gymkhana
TenantsMaharashtra cricket team
Maharashtra Premier League
Source: Cricinfo

Deccan Gymkhana Ground is a ground in located in Deccan Gymkhana area of Pune, Maharashtra. The Deccan Gymkhana and its grounds were founded in October 1906. The chief founder was Mr. Balkrishna Narayan ( Bandopant) Bhajekar. The ground has a pavilion and can accommodate 500 persons. It has basketball and volleyball courts and a cricket ground along with one gymnasium hall. It also has facilities for swimming, table tennis, billiards, cards and 11 tennis courts. It has one main clubhouse.[1]

This sports club has hosted Davis Cup matches.[2] This was also the host of Maharashtra Premier League cricket matches.[3] This club also host the NECC ITF International Women's Tournament 2011.[4]

References

  1. ^ Cricket has been the backbone of development at Deccan Gymkhana.
  2. ^ About Us
  3. ^ Maharashtra Premier League
  4. ^ Mr.B.N.Bhajekar, a staunch supporter of women's rights, was responsible for starting the first women's sports tournaments , which took place in 1920. NECC ITF Women's Tennis Championship

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