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Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium: MCA Hands First Ticket to East Test Captain

The Rohit Sharma Stand was inaugurated on 16 May 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. (PTI)

Rohit Sharma became the first recipient of a ticket for Rohit Sharma Wankhede Stadium. Along with his family, Mumbaikar attended an emotional ceremony in Wankhede on Friday, where a stand was unveiled. Mumbai Cricket Association The event was organized, which named former India captain Ajit Wedkar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar after him. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present at the function.The ticket bearing serial number 162279 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capital was released on May 21 at 7:30 pm for the stability of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Now subscribe! – Toi_gauravg (@Toi_gauravg) In an emotional moment, Rohit brought his parents to the stage to unveil the stand. The 38 -year -old saw her father, mother, and Chief Minister Fadnavis, pressed a switch to reveal the Rohit Sharma stand, as well as fireworks and conflict.Rohit’s wife Ritika stood next to her during the ceremony, sharing in a moment of pride.Rohit said during the ceremony, “It is going to be even more special, here is my family, parents, brother, wife. I am thankful and grateful for whatever I have sacrificed for me.“What is going to happen today, I never dreamed. As a child growing up, I wanted to play for India, for India. My name is among the great people of the game, I cannot express it in words. It is also special because I am still playing. I am still retired from two formats, but I am still playing a format,” he expressed.Rohit, who has retired from T20I and Test cricket, shared his desire to play an ODI at the Wankhed Stadium.He said, “When I play the 21st (for Mumbai Indians in IPL) and there will be a stand here, it will be real, it will be special when I represent the country here.”Rohit said, “I have never seen in my dream what is going to happen today. You try to get a lot of milestones, but something is really special, because Wankhede is a prestigious stadium and a lot of memories are made here.”He accepted the special guests presented: “Special thanks to Pawar Saheb and Devendra Fadnavis for making it very special, it is a very special day.”The Mumbai Indians captain mentioned the presence of his team at the venue: “My special team is also here, waiting for my speech to end and start training.”His team partner Suryakumar Yadav later posted a tribute on Instagram: “Congratulations on the cricket ground for receiving incredible things @Rohitsharma45, from Finisher to Opener to our captain, you are a leader and our pride, which is better, which is better, which is better, the dressing room environment, the dressing room environment, and a captain’s role.Chief Minister Fadnavis praised Rohit and made an announcement about future development. CM said, “Our prestigious batsman, captain and one of my favorite, and who mesmerize with his batting, is present here.”He said: “If there is any proposal from MCA for a new stadium, we will allocate space for more fans to adjust.”

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