The Oval Maidan, combined with other open spaces north and south, are available to Mumbaikars for football and cricket matches, and indeed, several Indian cricketing legends polished their skills here. Reclaimed from the sea, this maidan fronts the High Court and University, whose Rajabai clock tower keeps time for pitch renters below.
Operated by the OVAL Trust, this listed heritage place was cleaned up and opened to the public in the late 1990's, after resident's association OCRA fought the state government and won control. Work is ongoing to rehabilitate neighboring Cross Maidan.
No comments:
Post a Comment