Turning the adage Monday Morning Blues into Monday Morning Cool News, after nearly 1.5 years of a revamp, the Shivaji Park Gymkhana (SPG) reopens today. For the management who are the custodians of this space in the iconic Shivaji Park maidan, the feeling is as satisfying as a batsman seeing his straight drive roll triumphantly past the bowler and into the boundary.

“It is mission accomplished, but even with this opening, a new chapter begins for our historic club, one that prioritises gender opportunities, better facilities for members and expanding our member base,” explained the management. Sunil Ramchandran, assistant secretary, said, “The new look SPG is painted Wimbledon green and beige. We are also planning to start our own ladies’ cricket team.”