Nairobi's Gymkhana Club is the main cricket venue in the country and home to one of Kenya's oldest and most influential clubs, Gymkhana.
The history of the Nairobi Gymkhana dates back to 1907 after the governor of Kenya allocated land to the Indian Association with the intention of providing leisure and sports facilities to the Indian community.
The Gymkhana has hosted important matches since the early 1900s. However, its development continued as Kenya became a serious force in world cricket.
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Investment in the ground accelerated with International Cricket Council (ICC) grant which enabled it to host the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.
The 7,000-capacity ground had the privilege to host two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
The ground has a mixture of grass banks and wooden stands that make it ideal for the sport.
In the 2003 Cricket World Cup, Kenya had an amazing tournament as it outclassed fellow host nations to reach in the semis.
Kenya, together with Zimbabwe and South Africa, were the co-host nations of the cricket world tournament in 2003. However, Kenya surpassed many people's expectations by going the furthest in the tournament.
The 2003 Cricket World Cup edition was the first to be played in Africa with Kenya being handed a defeat by India in the semi-finals.
Australia won the final against India with the match being played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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