Madras United Club begins with Buchi Babu Naidu, the revered pioneer of Indian cricket and widely regarded as the Father of Madras Cricket.
Recognizing the absence of organized clubs to foster teams and facilitate competitive matches, Naidu rallied young individuals from affluent Madras families and emphasized the need for a dedicated club.
Taking matters into his own hands, he secured a site on the Esplanade and personally funded the leveling of the ground, transforming it into an ideal cricket venue.
This momentous occasion took place in 1888 and marked the birth of Indian cricket in the city, with Naidu christening it the Madras United Cricket Club (MUCC), which would later be known as the Madras United Club or MUC.