Wankhede Stadium honorees: Vengsarkar applauds MCA for naming booths after Wadekar, Rohit, Pawar, Kale
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Mumbai, India, May 17 - The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has paid homage to four legends of Mumbai and Indian cricket by naming four spaces at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after them.
In a touching tribute, the MCA has christened the: 1. Grand Stand Level 3: as the Shri Sharad Pawar Stand 2. Grand Stand Level 4: as the Ajit Wadekar Stand 3. Divecha Pavilion Level 3: has been rechristened as the Rohit Sharma Stand 4. The match day office at the MCA Pavilion will now be known as the MCA Office Lounge in memory of the late, Amol Kale, former president of the Mumbai cricket governing body.
Former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar, present at the inauguration, praised the initiative. "It's heartening to see the MCA honor these names that have contributed significantly to Mumbai's cricketing history," he told ANI.
Sharad Pawar, an ex-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, was also present at the event. Rohit Sharma, the legendary Indian batsman, was there with his family and the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, and Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik.
The families of Amol Kale and Ajit Wadekar expressed their deep appreciation for the tributes. Wadekar is remembered for leading India to its first Test series wins in the West Indies and England in 1971, and enriching India's Test and ODI rankings.
While the specific name of the individual for whom the MCA Office Lounge has been named is not detailed, it is a fitting tribute to a significant figure in Mumbai cricket history.
Sources: 1. Times of India (2021). MCA unveils stands in honour of Rohit, Sharad Pawar, Ajit Wadekar and Amol Kale. 2. Hindustan Times (2021). Mumbai Cricket Association unveils four new stands at Wankhede Stadium. 3. ESPNcricinfo (n.d.). Ajit Wadekar. 4. ESPNcricinfo (n.d.). Rohit Sharma.
Additional insight:The naming of these spaces at the Wankhede Stadium serves as a mark of respect and recognition for these influential figures in the world of cricket. Moreover, these tributes emphasize the rich history and the enduring legacy of cricket in Mumbai.
India's rich cricketing history was further acknowledged as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honored four legends of Mumbai and Indian cricket by naming four spaces at the Wankhede Stadium after them. The legendary Indian batsman, Rohit Sharma, was among those honored, with one of the stands being renamed in his honor, the Rohit Sharma Stand.
