Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri had a cheerful news for Rohit Sharma after his name was unveiled on Friday, May 16. Rohit was awarded the cricket association in Mumbai on Friday for his cricket contributions.
The parents of the Indian captain Odi have the honor of revealing the stand in the name of their son. Together with Rohit, MCA, she also appreciated the former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar and former President Bcci Sharada Pawwar. There were many famous personalities at the event, with Shastri one of them. A former Indian coach shared a hug with Rohit before he told him a typical way to hit six at a stand named after him.
“One slap there,” Shastri said.
Rohit could see laughter after hearing the comment from his former coach and replied,
“Jayega (it will be Haappen),” Rohit said.
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What did Rohit said after revealing the stand
Speaking after revealing the standRohit said he had never haired that he had a named attitude after him and it was a really strange moment for him. Rohit said he was very grateful that he had a cult game next to the legends.
“I’ve never hated what happens today,” Rohit said, visibly moved. “You are trying to achieve many milestones, but something like that is really strange, because Wankhede is an iconic stadium and so many memories have been created.”
“To have my name with the giants of the game and one of the best political leaders in the world, I cannot express this feeling. I am very grateful,” he added.
“It will be unbelievable to play if I play 21 and have the state. It will be strange when I represent the country here,” he said.
Rohit will be in action at the Wankhede 21 stadium. May for me during their match against DC.
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16. May 2025
