The MCC, at the time, was an exclusively white organisation and the MUC was founded by Buchi Babu as a similar cricket club for the Indians. Shortly before the first match Buchi Babu, who was to captain the Indian side, died of a heart attack.
At the time, the MCC was a predominantly white group, whereas the MUC was established by Buchi Babu as a similar cricket club catering to Indians. Shortly prior to the inaugural match, Buchi Babu, destined to captain the Indian side, succumbed to a heart attack.