Indian Captain Odi Rohit Sharma was emotional on Friday when he was named after the stand at the Wankhede Stadium stadium. At the ceremony, attended by his family, teammates and officials, the cricket association in Mumbai also appreciated the former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar and former President BcCi Sharad Pawar.
Rohit’s parents revealed a booth He bears his name – a moment said he never imagined.
“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.”
Rohit that recently left the test cricket May 7 and resigned from the T20 International after led India to the historical victory of the T20 World Cup in 2024, now only Odis plays.
“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.
When he looked forward to play at the Stadium for the Indians in Mumbai 21. May at the IPL, Rohit was thinking about the incredible nature of representing India in front of the domestic crowd with a stall named in his honor.
“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.
The emotional ceremony also saw Rohit pay tribute to his support system – his family. He and his parents, brother and his wife Rohit acknowledged his victims during his way.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Rohit Sharma stands at the WankHede stadium. The Indian cricket team of Men Odi Rohit Sharma and his Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar and others are also present.
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“It will be even more strange to have your family. I am grateful and grateful for anything they have sacrificed to me.”
Also participation was his teammates from the Bombai Indians, including coaching staff and players who stopped their training to witness this moment.
“My strange team is here too, waiting for my speech to end and start training,” Rohit joked with a smile. “Special thanks to Pawar Saheb and Devendra Fadnavis, it’s very strange. It’s a very special day.”
Main Minister Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, present at the event, praised Rohit’s achievements and indicated a promising future for fans of cricket in Mumbai.
“Our iconic dough, captain and one of my favorite and one who fascinates with his launch is present here,” Cm said. “If there is a design from MCA to a new stadium, we will assign space to meet more fans.”
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
16. May 2025
Tune
