Azad Maidan (Mumbai)
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sports venue, green area, pitch (sports field / ground)
During the struggle for India's independence, leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri used to address huge crowds here. Hence the name - "Azad maidan" (Freedom Ground)
One of the two crucibles for Mumbai cricket (the other being Shivaji Park). Has 21 wickets where matches can be played simultaneously. Many of the boundary lines overlap each other, and the rules often dictate the establishment of virtual boundary lines by consensus between opposing captains and umpires.
Each wicket and surrounding square is owned by 'clubs', including the Sassanian Club, Fort Vijay, Parsee Cyclists, etc. Matches of the Kanga League, Times Shield and other events take place here all year round. Pitches are generally batting wickets and crumble over the day to offer turn to spinners, except in the monsoon where the ball skids off the surface.
because of its size, it is also used often as a venue for political rallies and occasional concerts. However, efforts are being made to limit the use of the ground to cricket to prevent damage to the fields.
Amongst other things, Ijtamaas(Islamic religious gatherings) are held on the ground.
One of the two crucibles for Mumbai cricket (the other being Shivaji Park). Has 21 wickets where matches can be played simultaneously. Many of the boundary lines overlap each other, and the rules often dictate the establishment of virtual boundary lines by consensus between opposing captains and umpires.
Each wicket and surrounding square is owned by 'clubs', including the Sassanian Club, Fort Vijay, Parsee Cyclists, etc. Matches of the Kanga League, Times Shield and other events take place here all year round. Pitches are generally batting wickets and crumble over the day to offer turn to spinners, except in the monsoon where the ball skids off the surface.
because of its size, it is also used often as a venue for political rallies and occasional concerts. However, efforts are being made to limit the use of the ground to cricket to prevent damage to the fields.
Amongst other things, Ijtamaas(Islamic religious gatherings) are held on the ground.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azad_Maidan
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 18°56'24"N 72°49'54"E
- Cross Maidan 0.4 km
- Oval Maidan 0.9 km
- Cuffe Parade Residence Associations Gardens 2.8 km
- Colaba Woods 3.3 km
- Mumbai Port Trust Botanical Garden 3.3 km
- Kamala Nehru Park 3.4 km
- Priyadarshini Park & Sports Complex 4.2 km
- Jijamata Udyan (Rani Baug) / Victoria Gardens 4.5 km
- Willingdon Sports Club 4.8 km
- United Services Golf Club 5.2 km
- Cross Maidan 0.5 km
- Sir JJ Campus (Commercial Arts, Architecture, Fine Arts) 0.5 km
- Dhobi Talao 0.7 km
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) / Victoria Terminus (VT) 0.7 km
- Kalbadevi 0.8 km
- Marine Lines 0.8 km
- Fort 0.8 km
- Churchgate 1 km
- Ballard Estate 1 km
- Mumbai Port Trust 1.4 km
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