India, July 28 -- The historic Roshanara Club in north Delhi, a 103-year-old institution considered the cradle of Indian cricket, was officially reopened on Sunday after extensive restoration by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena inaugurated the restored club, which had remained sealed for over a year and a half before undergoing a meticulous revival aimed at preserving its architectural and cultural legacy.

Established in 1922 by British officials and Indian elites, Roshanara Club is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Spread over 22 acres of green space, the club once hosted viceroys, governor generals, and leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajend...