Colaba Back Garden Astro-Turf Plan Cancelled; Mud Football Ground to Be Retained

Following protests from local football players concerned about access and playing conditions, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that the Colaba Back Garden's mud football ground will be retained, cancelling plans for astro-turf installation. While the playing area and surface will remain unchanged, development of amenities such as floodlights, toilets, and changing rooms will proceed. Coaches await written confirmation from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to ensure these commitments are upheld.