Former Indian coach and Mumbai cricket legend Ravi Shastri might be honored at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 8. The Mumbai Cricket Affiliation (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji on the iconic floor.
The ceremony might be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik, members of the Apex Council, officers and outstanding figures from the cricketing group may even be current. The MCA’s Apex Council accepted the proposal in its February assembly.
The Degree 1 Stand beneath the Press Field at Wankhede Stadium might be named the Ravi Shastri Stand. This acknowledges Shastri’s important contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket as a participant, captain and coach.
Gate no. 3, Gate No. 5 and Gate No. 6 might be unveiled because the Dilip Sardesai Gate, Diana Edulji Gate and Eknath Solkar Gate respectively. These dedications pay tribute to Mumbai stalwarts who left an enduring influence on the sport.
Shastri performed 80 Checks and 150 One Day Internationals for India. He additionally led India to memorable Check collection victories in opposition to Australia in 2019 and 2021 as head coach.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik described the ceremony as a proud second for Mumbai cricket. “This ceremony marks a proud second for Mumbai cricket as we come collectively on ninth April to honor these iconic figures. The revealing of the Ravi Shastri Stand, together with the dedication of stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji, displays our deep respect for his or her invaluable contributions. We sit up for celebrating their legacy at Wankhede Stadium whereas inspiring future generations to uphold the identical values and attempt for greatness.”
The MCA has beforehand honored Rohit Sharma at Wankhede Stadium in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket. The initiative to commemorate these cricketing greats reinforces Mumbai’s wealthy sporting heritage and the function of Wankhede as a landmark in Indian cricket.
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