Veteran India cricketer Rohit Sharma on Friday mentioned it is going to be a surreal feeling to play on the Wankhede stadium right here with a stand in his identify.
“Something like this is really special. Wankhede is such an iconic stadium, there are so many memories here…” Rohit mentioned whereas addressing a gathering after the stand in his identify was unveiled. “I have retired from two formats but I am still playing one format. It will be a surreal feeling when I come here and play on the 21st (May) against the Delhi Capitals, representing Mumbai Indians. It will be a very special feeling.
“It will even be more special when India plays whichever team here, that will make it even more special.”
Besides Rohit, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) additionally unveiled a stand in reminiscence of former India captain late Ajit Wadekar and one after veteran cricket administrator Sharad Pawar. Besides, an workplace enclosure in the reminiscence of late Amol Kale, who handed away as MCA president final 12 months, was additionally unveiled.
The operate was attended by Rohit, Pawar, Wadekar’s household, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alongside with MCA office-bearers. Besides, former India captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri, former Mumbai captains Amol Muzumdar, Nilesh Kulkarni and Paras Mhambrey have been additionally in attendance alongside with Rohit’s family and friends and members of the Mumbai Indians squad.
A stand in Rohit Sharma’s identify was unveiled on the Wankhede stadium.
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“To get this honour in front of my mom, dad, my brother and his wife and my wife. I am so so grateful for all the people in my life, for all that they have sacrificed. Of course, my team Mumbai Indians are here, who are waiting for my speech to get over so they can start training,” Rohit mentioned.
While Wadekar’s spouse, Rekha, thanked the MCA to have acknowledged Wadekar’s contribution “albeit a bit late”, Fadnavis in his handle remarked it was “better late than never”.
Will assist MCA construct new stadium: CM
Chief Minister Fadnavis requested the MCA to come up with a proposal for a grand stadium on the outskirts of Mumbai. “If the MCA shares the proposal, the Maharashtra government will definitely try to provide land for the stadium. In four years, the MCA will celebrate its centenary. It will be great if the stadium comes up in these four years,” Fadnavis mentioned.
Published – May 16, 2025 09:27 pm IST
