NEW DELHI: A number of cricketing legends from Mumbai gathered at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday to celebrate its golden jubilee.
The event featured a special segment where notable Mumbai cricketers, both retired and current, shared their memorable experiences at this iconic venue. Among the distinguished guests were Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma, and Ajinkya Rahane, among others.
The stage was arranged with three distinct seating zones: right, centre, and left sections.
Upon arriving, former India head coach Ravi Shastri chose a seat in the left section.
When Rohit Sharma entered, the India captain kindly asked Shastri to move to the centre section to sit alongside Gavaskar.
This heartwarming gesture from Rohit didn’t go unnoticed on social media, where fans quickly praised his thoughtfulness towards Shastri.
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Having brought two ICC trophies to the Wankhede Stadium — the 2007 T20 World Cup as a member of the team and the 2024 T20 World Cup as skipper, India captain Rohit promised that his team will do its best to bring the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy to the iconic venue for another round of celebration.
“I am sure when we reach Dubai the wishes of 140 crore people will be with us. We will try to win it and bring the (ICC Champions Trophy) back here at the Wankhede,” said Rohit.
The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion.
