NEW DELHI: Some of Mumbai’s cricketing heroes, including legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former player Vinod Kambli, were felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) at the opening event of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium. During the ceremony, Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, walked towards the stage with visible frailty.
Supported by two individuals, Kambli made his way to the stage, where he met Gavaskar, touched his feet, and received a warm hug from the legendary cricketer.
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After his felicitation, Kambli reminisced about his playing days at the iconic venue.
“I remember I smashed my first double hundred here against England and then went on to score many more hundreds in my career,” he said.
“If anyone wants to play for India like me or Sachin (Tendulkar), then I would advise that you should keep working hard and never leave doing that because that’s what Sachin and me did since our childhood days.”
Speaking on the occasion, MCA President Naik said, “Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary is a special occasion for us. Today was the start of the grand celebration.
“Our main goal behind this week-long event is to inform the next generation about Mumbai’s cricket history and contributions of men’s and women’s players who played for Mumbai and inspire the young generation to take forward this legacy.”
