Rohit Sharma to get a stand named after him in Wankhede Stadium; Ajit Wadekar, Sharad Pawar also honoured
- The Mumbai Cricket Association decided to name stands at Wankhede Stadium after Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar, and Sharad Pawar on April 15, 2025.
- This decision followed a proposal by MCA Apex Council member Milind Narvekar, approved unanimously during the association's 86th annual general meeting.
- Rohit Sharma's stand will be at Divecha Pavilion Level 3, Pawar's at Grand Stand Level 3, and Wadekar's at Grand Stand Level 4 within the iconic 33,100-capacity stadium.
- Suraj Samat expressed, "Legends leave footprints that inspire generations," highlighting the stands honor the legacy of Mumbai cricket stalwarts.
- The namings recognize contributions of the honorees and join Rohit with Mumbai cricket legends, reflecting MCA's commitment to preserving history and strengthening cricket's future.
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MCA names a Wankhede Stadium stand after India captain Rohit Sharma
The Mumbai Cricket Association has opted to name a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after India ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma. The development took place during the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, April 15. Notably, the association has also decided to name stands after ex-India captain Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar, the former MCA president. "Another key resolution passed during the AGM was the approval of the nami…
Rohit Sharma to get a stand named after him in Wankhede Stadium; Ajit Wadekar, Sharad Pawar also honoured
“The Grand Stand Level 3 will be named as the Sharad Pawar Stand; the Grand Stand 4 Level 4 will be named after Ajit Wadekar Stand; the Vithal Divecha Level 3 will now be called the Rohit Sharma Stand,” MCA president Ajinkya Naik told reporters after the AGM.
Rohit Sharma stand at Wankhede Stadium gets green light from Mumbai cricket body
India captain Rohit Sharma will join the the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in getting a stand named after him at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai Cricket Association approved a propsal for the same in its AGM on Tuesday, April 15.
Rohit Sharma stand unveiled at Wankhede Stadium, MCA honours Sharad Pawar and Ajit Wadekar
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday inaugurated a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in honour of India’s ODI captain and T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma. The association also paid tribute to former BCCI President and Chairman Sharad Pawar, as well as former India captain Ajit Wadekar, by naming two stands after them. Additionally, the MCA honoured its late President Amol Kale, who passed away in June 2024 due to cardiac …
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