Rohit Sharma gets immortalized as MCA names stand after WC-winning captain at Wankhede Stadium

India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to get a stand named after him at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. As per the reports, it is learned that the Mumbai Cricket Association AGM on Tuesday (April 15) approved a stand in the name of the senior opener.

The reports claimed that the Mumbai Cricket Association along with approving the stand in name of Rohit Sharma also has agreed to do the same for the greats of Mumbai Cricket in Sharad Pawar, Ajit Wadekar, and Amol Kale.

Today’s decisions reflect our deep respect for the pillars of Mumbai cricket - MCA President Ajinkya Naik

Rohit Sharma's stand will be the Divesh Pavilion 3, while the Grand Stand Level 3 will be named after Sharad Pawar, and the Grand Stand Level 4 will be named after the late Ajit Wadekar. They will be honored for their contribution to Mumbai and Indian cricket.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik talked about the decision to name stands of pillars of Mumbai cricket, saying that it reflects their respect for the. He added that the stands will echo the legacy of those who built Mumbai’s cricketing spirit. Speaking in an official statement, he said (as quoted by HT):

"Today’s decisions reflect our deep respect for the pillars of Mumbai cricket and our determination to build an even stronger future. These stands and this lounge shall forever echo the legacy of those who built Mumbai’s cricketing spirit — brick by brick, run by run."

Rohit Sharma will be joining the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Vijay Merchant, Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar

Rohit will be joining the likes of Sunil Gavaskar, Vijay Merchant, Sachin Tendulkar, and Dilip Vengsarkar to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The current India National Cricket Team skipper is the heart and soul of the national team because of his contributions.

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the India National Cricket Team won two back-to-back ICC trophies. They won the ICC T20 World 2024 in June and recently won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In both the tournaments, they remained undefeated, beating big teams.

Rohit Sharma is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025, struggling to get going

Rohit is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. The opening batter is having a tough time in the league as he has struggled to get going. The premier batter has been playing as an impact player but surely has looked below standards.

Rohit Sharma has returned with scores of 0,8, 13, 17, and 18 in the five games that he has played. The senior batter has continued to bat in the same attacking mindset, which hasn’t paid off till now. He also has faced a lot of criticism and there have been calls related to his retirement as well.

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