Rohit Sharma opens that the WankHede Stadium (x photo) stadium has New Delhi: At the moment of deep pride and emotion, Mumbai cricket cricket Rohit Sharma expressed mistrust and gratitude after Mimbai cricket association (MCA) decided to appoint at the cult stadium WankHede after him.
“You will get these kinds of honors named after you … It’s something I can’t imagine,” Rohit said during the recent event.
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The MCA made this historical decision during its 86th annual General Meeting along with the honors of the two other stalwarts of the Indian cricket.
The Wonder stand of Pavilion Level 3 will now bear the name Rohit Sharma and recognizes its leadership and contributions, including the recent Indian triumph of the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies and the ICC Champions trophies at the beginning of this year in the UAE.
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In addition, the Grand Stand Level 4 will be named after the late Ajit Wadekar, the legendary former Indian captain who led India to the historical test series in England and West India in 1971.
The Grand Stand Level 3 will be dedicated to Sharad Pawar, former MCA, BCCI and ICC President, remembered their key role in the transformation of Wankhede and brought global events such as the 2011 World Cup final into Mumbai.
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President MCA Ajinkya Naik stressed that the decision was a sincere honor to the icons that formed a cricket identity in Mumbai.
“These stands reflect their heritage forever – brick brick, running hands,” he said.
Meanwhile, MCA also appreciated its former President Amol Kale, who died in 2024, by nameing the MCA office in his memory.
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