MCA Unveils Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium
Date | Event | Key Highlights | Important Figures | Additional Information |
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May 16, 2025 | Inauguration ceremony at Wankhede Stadium | Four sections renamed to honor cricketing legends and administrators. | Rohit Sharma, Sharad Pawar, Ajit Wadekar, Amol Kale | Event held by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). |
May 7, 2025 | Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test and T20 cricket | Retired after leading India to 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy victories. | Rohit Sharma | Continues to play ODIs. |
Ajit Wadekar | Ajit Wadekar Stand inauguration | Renamed Grand Stand Level 4 in honor of India's 1971 Test series-winning captain. | Ajit Wadekar | Also served as national coach. |
Sharad Pawar | Sharad Pawar Stand inauguration | Renamed Grand Stand Level 3 to recognize his contributions as MCA, BCCI, and ICC head. | Sharad Pawar | Oversaw Wankhede hosting the 2011 ICC World Cup final. |
Amol Kale | MCA Office Lounge dedication | Dedicated to the former MCA president. | Amol Kale | Remembered for his service to cricket administration. |
Wankhede Stadium | Static GK | Located in South Mumbai; Capacity: ~33,000; Hosts IPL, ODIs, Tests. | - | Site of India's 2011 ICC World Cup final win. |