The choice was taken at MCA’s AGM.
In an honourary gesture, the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation (MCA) has renamed a stand on the Wankhede after former Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma. The choice was confirmed earlier immediately (April 15) throughout MCA’s Annual Basic Assembly (AGM). Stands may also be devoted to former India captain Ajit Wadekar and former MCA president Sharad Pawar.
An MCA launch mentioned, “One other key decision handed throughout the AGM was the approval of the naming of stands at Wankhede Stadium, a proposal initially put ahead by Mr. Milind Narvekar and seconded by Mr. Jitendra Awhad” .
It’s understood that the Divecha Pavilion Stage 3 will now be generally known as the Rohit Sharma Stand.
Moreover, Stage 3 of the Grand Stand will now be formally designated because the Sharad Pawar Stand, whereas Stage 4 will bear the title of the legendary Ajit Wadekar.
In a touching gesture, the MCA additionally revealed that the match-day workplace situated within the MCA Pavilion will probably be renamed the MCA Workplace Lounge, paying tribute to Amol Kale, the late affiliation president who handed away throughout his tenure.
ALSO READ:
Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025
The MI opener hasn’t had one of the best of begins to his marketing campaign. In 5 video games thus far, Rohit has managed solely 56 runs whereas having a paltry common of 11.20. That is in stark distinction to his performances final season the place the MI veteran slammed 417 runs in 14 video games together with a century and a SR of 150.
MI, alternatively, are additionally struggling, at the moment positioned seventh with simply two wins from six video games. The five-time champions will thus want Rohit to search out his rhythm and hearth on the prime of the batting order in a bid to show round fortunes.
For extra updates, observe CricXtasy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube.
