[1] The board was formed when organized league cricket in the state began in Madras in 1932.

[2] The MCA was formally constituted on April 30, 1935, shortly thereafter affiliating with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

It is named after M A Chidambaram, former President of BCCI, the stadium was formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground.

The stadium is located at Chepauk, a few hundred meters from Marina beach along the Bay of Bengal.

[6] Albert Tuti Patriots won the inaugural edition beating Chepauk Super Gillies by 122 runs.