The Cricket Club of India

What The Cricket Club of India does

The Cricket Club of India (CCI), founded in 1933 and incorporated as The Cricket Club of India Ltd., is a private members club headquartered at Churchgate, South Mumbai, occupying 90,000 square yards of Arabian Sea-facing real estate that includes the heritage-protected Art Deco clubhouse (built 1937) and the historic Brabourne Stadium. CCI serves sportsmen, eminent persons, senior citizens, families, and corporate clients through a single bundled membership that grants access to cricket, tennis, badminton, squash, swimming, billiards, table tennis, and 15+ other sports, six restaurants and bars, banquet halls (C.K. Nayudu Hall and Cooch Behar Room), heritage accommodation (Deluxe Rooms, Maharaja Patiala Suite), four libraries totaling 60,000+ books, gyms with sauna/jacuzzi, salons, card rooms, a museum, a convenient store, a sports store, children's facilities, and medical partnerships with four major Mumbai hospitals.

The club generates revenue through five primary streams: recurring membership subscriptions; pay-as-you-go accommodation tariffs (INR 2,600-6,000 per night); food and beverage across multiple venues; sports coaching and facility rental fees (table tennis, tennis, badminton, swimming, etc.); and event hosting/banquet rentals with per-cover F&B pricing. Pricing is segmented by member status (members, temporary/reciprocal members, guests), with seasonal surcharges of 25% during November-February. Distribution is direct and selective: membership is awarded to recognized sportsmen and eminent persons, supplemented by reciprocal arrangements with leading sports clubs worldwide that extend the value proposition internationally.

Operationally, CCI relies on a traditional private club management system with a website, member portal login, and a mobile app — there is no disclosed API, SDK, or AI/ML capability. The club maintains 101-250 employees and outsources specialized sports coaching to third parties (Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, Udaan Creative Solutions for squash, Striders for running, Soccer Schools of Excellence for football, Nick Bollettieri Tennis Camp, Bombay Barbell Club for CrossFit). Its 90+ year heritage, elite membership roster (cricket legends, industrialists, entertainers), and venue-hosted international cricket events (India's first Test, ICC Champions Trophy, IPL Mumbai Indians home matches) form the basis of its brand equity.

Name

The Cricket Club of India

Legal name

The Cricket Club of India Ltd.

Website

https://thecricketclubofindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Cricket Club of India is a private members club in Mumbai, founded in 1933, operating the heritage Brabourne Stadium and offering bundled access to 25+ sports, six restaurants, banquet venues, accommodation, libraries, and wellness facilities to members and their guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Sports Club & Member Hospitality Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cricket Leagues (MPAKAAAF), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Sports Hospitality & Premium Experiences (VIP, Suites, Fan Zones) (MPAGAMAJ), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Private sports club
• Membership sports club
• Cricket stadium facilities
• Club accommodation dining
• Sports coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership subscriptions providing access to club facilities, sports, dining, and accommodations
2. Accommodation Services: Room tariffs for Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Chambers generating revenue from overnight stays
3. Food & Beverage: Multiple restaurants and bars including Poolside Glance, Porbunder All Rounder, Polly Umrigar's Sportsman's Bar, The Wet Wicket, Idar Room, and The Cake Walk Patisserie
4. Sports Coaching & Facilities: Fees for coaching programs in tennis, squash, badminton, swimming, table tennis, cricket, yoga, gymnastics, football and various court rental fees
5. Event Hosting & Banquets: Rental of venues like C.K. Nayudu Hall and Cooch Behar Room for conferences, weddings, and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Cricket Club of India operates an integrated private members' sports, recreation and hospitality complex anchored by the Brabourne Stadium and the Club House at Churchgate, Mumbai. Members access cricket, tennis, badminton, squash, swimming, billiards, table tennis, football, basketball, gymnastics, yoga, aerobics, skating, chess, throwball, bridge and running facilities, alongside on-site dining venues, accommodation rooms and suites, banquet halls, libraries, health clubs, salons, a museum, medical facilities, and a children's play area. The offering is sold primarily through annual/regular membership subscriptions plus per-use service fees for coaching, dining, rooms and banqueting.

Product overview

The Cricket Club of India (CCI) is a private members club offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports, dining, accommodation, and leisure facilities. The core offerings include: sports facilities (cricket at Brabourne Stadium, tennis, badminton, squash, swimming, table tennis, billiards/snooker, football, basketball, gymnastics, running, chess, yoga, aerobics, skating, throwball); multiple dining venues (Poolside Glance coffee shop, Porbunder All Rounder restaurant, Polly Umrigar's Sportsman's Bar, The Wet Wicket, Idar Room Family Restaurant, The Cake Walk Patisserie); accommodation (Deluxe Rooms, Maharaja Patiala Suite); banquet halls (C.K. Nayudu Hall, Cooch Behar Room); libraries (A.A. Jasdenwala Library with 30,000+ books, Vijay Merchant Children's Library with 20,000+ books, Reading Room, Anandji Dossa Reference Library); health and fitness (Men's and Women's Health Clubs with gym, sauna, jacuzzi, massage); grooming (Lakme Beauty Salon for women, Belezza Gents Salon); card room; convenient store; sports store; and event programming including musical nights, comedy shows, and wellness events. The club also provides medical facilities with hospital tie-ups, senior citizen programs, children's play area, siesta room, and museum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brabourne Stadium Cricket Facility Premier cricket facility adjoining the Club House at Churchgate, Mumbai, used by CCI members for practice, coaching and club matches; hosts first-class and international fixtures.
• Tennis Facilities On-campus tennis courts with coaching and tournaments available to CCI members.
• Badminton Facilities Indoor badminton courts with coaching and club-level play available to members.
• Squash Facilities Squash courts with coaching and competitive play available to members.
• Swimming Pool On-site swimming pool used by members for lap swimming, training and coaching.
• Billiards and Snooker Indoor billiards and snooker tables available for member use and coaching.
• Table Tennis Indoor table tennis facilities available to members.
• Football Facility Football ground and training offered to members.
• Basketball Facility Outdoor basketball court available for member use and coaching.
• Gymnastics Gymnastics training and coaching available to members.
• Yoga Classes Scheduled yoga classes conducted on campus for members.
• Aerobics Classes Scheduled aerobics classes conducted on campus for members.
• Skating Rink On-campus skating rink available to members with coaching support.
• Chess Indoor chess facilities and club tournaments available to members.
• Throwball Facility Throwball courts available for member use and competitive play.
• Running Track On-campus running track used by members for training and fitness.
• Card Room Dedicated indoor card room hosting bridge and other card games for members, including senior citizen members.
• Senior Citizen's Club Dedicated program and facilities for senior members (750+), offering structured daytime recreation, socialising, card play and library use.
• Accommodation - Deluxe Room Deluxe category guest room accommodation available within the Club House for members and their guests.
• Accommodation - Maharaja Patiala Suite Premium heritage suite at the Club House, named after the founding patron Maharaja of Patiala, available to members and their guests.
• C.K. Nayudu Hall (Banquet Venue) Banquet hall at the Club House used for weddings, corporate events, conferences and large private functions.
• Cooch Behar Room (Banquet Venue) Banquet room at the Club House used for private functions, smaller events and meetings.
• Poolside Glance (Restaurant) On-site restaurant located by the swimming pool, serving members and guests.
• Porbunder All Rounder (Restaurant) On-site restaurant at the Club House serving members and guests.
• Polly Umrigar's Sportsman's Bar On-site sports-themed bar at the Club House serving members and guests.
• The Wet Wicket (Restaurant) On-site restaurant at the Club House serving members and guests.
• Idar Room (Restaurant) On-site restaurant at the Club House serving members and guests.
• The Cake Walk (Bakery) On-site bakery at the Club House selling cakes, breads and confectionery to members and guests.
• A.A. Jasdenwala Library On-site library available to CCI members for reading and reference.
• Vijay Merchant Children's Library Dedicated children's library at the Club House for younger members and their guests.
• Reading Room Dedicated reading room available to CCI members within the Club House.
• Anandji Dossa Reference Library Reference library on the Club House campus available to CCI members for research and study.
• Men's Health Club Dedicated men's fitness and wellness facility within the Club House.
• Women's Health Club Dedicated women's fitness and wellness facility within the Club House.
• Lakme Beauty Salon On-site Lakme-branded beauty salon serving members and guests.
• Belezza Gents Salon On-site gents' salon serving members and guests.
• Siesta Room On-site rest/siesta room for members.
• CCI Museum On-site cricket heritage museum accessible to members and visitors.
• Medical Facilities On-site medical facilities providing basic healthcare services to members.
• Children's Play Area Dedicated children's play area within the Club House for young members and guests.
• Convenient Store On-site convenience store selling daily essentials to members and guests.
• Sports Store On-site sports store selling sporting goods and equipment to members and guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted India's first Test match against West Indies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Udaan Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Appointed to conduct the Squash Academy from January 2020 onwards, headed by Chief Coach Puneet Singh with senior and junior coaches.
• Saifee HospitalcoreOthersHospital tie-up providing CCI members with 25% discount on OPD diagnostic tests, 20% on health checkup packages, 15% on in-patient billing, and priority admission facilities. Cashless emergency admission available.
• Jaslok Hospital & Research CentrecoreOthersProvides 20% discount on health checkup packages, 25% discount on OPD consultations and diagnostics, and priority admission for members and employees.
• Sir H N Reliance HospitalcoreOthersOffers 15% discount on OPD consultations, lab investigations, X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI, and various health checkup packages for CCI members.
• Bombay Hospital & Medical Research CentrecoreOthersEmergency admission without security deposit, discounted health checkup packages (up to 33% discount on Platinum package).
• Selection Centre Sports Private LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates the Sports Store at CCI, providing sports equipment, clothes, racquets, shoes, and accessories with member discounts. One of India's leading sports and fitness dealers.
• Prakash Padukone Badminton AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts the Tata Open India International Challenge badminton tournament under auspices of Maharashtra Badminton Association. Has conducted the tournament for 8 consecutive years.
• Striders (Fitness Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRunning and fitness training program for CCI members. Organized 10K run events and training sessions for marathons including Tata Mumbai Marathon preparation.
• Bombay Barbell ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts CrossFit/Functional Training at Stadium House for CCI members. Sessions held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Soccer Schools of ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts football coaching for CCI members' children in age groups U-3, U-5, and U-7 at East Lawns.
• Nick Bollettieri Tennis CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational tennis coaching camp conducted by visiting foreign coaches from the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Camp at CCI courts.
• Sydney Cricket ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI team participated in Spirit of Cricket Challenge 2018 organized by Sydney Cricket Club in Australia from 5th to 15th January 2018.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sydney Cricket Club: Historic Australian private members cricket and sports club at the SCG Trust precinct. CCI has an active reciprocal relationship (Spirit of Cricket Challenge 2018), making it both a peer and a partner.
• Bombay Gymkhana: Founded 1875, Bombay Gymkhana is Mumbai's other iconic private members club and historically the establishment that catalyzed CCI's founding. It competes directly for the same elite Mumbai membership pool with comparable sports, dining, and heritage prestige.
• Royal Bombay Yacht Club: Founded 1846 and one of India's oldest sporting clubs, the Royal Bombay Yacht Club operates from a heritage waterfront location in South Mumbai. It competes with CCI for the same elite members seeking prestigious social and sporting memberships in Churchgate/Colaba.
• Madras Cricket Club: Chennai's flagship cricket and sports club, custodian of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). Closest Indian peer to CCI given its combination of cricket-venue ownership, private members model, and multi-sport offering.
• The Bengal Club: Kolkata's premier private members club, founded 1827, offering sports, dining, accommodation, and banquets under a heritage structure. Highly comparable to CCI in operating model, member profile, and revenue mix.
• Willingdon Sports Club: Mumbai's other major private members sports club, also offering multi-sport, dining, and event facilities to elite members. One of CCI's most direct local competitors for Mumbai's HNW membership base.
• Gymkhana Club (Delhi): New Delhi's elite private members club offering sports, dining, banquets, and accommodation. Comparable to CCI in targeting HNW professionals and offering reciprocal arrangements with international clubs.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Melbourne Cricket Club: Australia's most prestigious cricket club, custodian of the MCG and a private members institution with international reciprocal arrangements. Comparable venue-and-club combination to CCI's Brabourne model.
• Marylebone Cricket Club (Lord's): The global custodian of cricket's laws and owner of Lord's Cricket Ground. Comparable as the international archetype of a private members cricket club owning a world-class venue, and a natural reciprocal-club partner for CCI.

Regional players

• The Gymkhana (Indore): Central India's leading private sports and members club. Comparable operating model and target member profile to CCI, though geographically distinct and serving a different catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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