Chief coach Rajasthan Royals Rahul Dravid shared light news while congratroling Rohit Sharma along the stand at the WankHhed stadium, was appointed in honor of the former Captain in Mumbai. The stand was unveiled on Friday during the ceremony, attended by Rohit’s Family, Mumbai Indians Teammates and other dignitaries.
“Hey, Rohit. Guess you encountered so much six in those stands that they had to name one after you! For the Mumbai and Indian cricket,” he said in a video shared by Mumbai on their x handle.
“It’s really well deserved – congratulations! I hope it was a great day with my family and friends. We look forward to seeing much more six in the Rohit Sharma stand in all the games you play.
Rohit Sharma thanked his parents In an emotionally charged message before accompanying them to the stage to reveal a stand that now bears his name with bold letters.
At that moment, he was not to Rohit a star cricket, but a grateful son recognized the victims that his parents had made to help him follow his dream.
“It will be even more strange, having my family and parents, brother, wife. I am grateful and grateful for what they sacrificed me,” Rohit said during a ceremony organized by a cricket association in Mumbai.
“I’ve never hated what happens today. You’re 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,” he added.
The 38 -year -old man stood beside his parents when, along with the main Minister Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, pushed the switch that revealed “Rohit Sharma Stand”, accompanied by colored fireworks and confetti shower.
Ritika, Rohit’s wife, stood by her side and smiled as she married at a proud moment. In addition to Rohit, the former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar with stalls named after them was also honored.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
17th May 2025
