Suryakumar Yadav's pens heartfelt tribute to Rohit Sharma on Wankhede stand honour
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a heartfelt tribute to ODI skipper Rohit Sharma after a stand at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium was named in Rohit's honour on May 16. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially unveiled the 'Rohit Sharma Stand' at the Divecha Pavilion Level 3, marking a proud moment for the India captain, who was present alongside his family.advertisementSuryakumar, taking to social media, praised Rohit not just for his achievements on the field, but also for the humility and leadership he brought to Indian cricket. 'Good things happen to good people,' Suryakumar wrote, adding that Wankhede had become 'even more iconic' because of the honour bestowed on his teammate and long-time friend.Congratulations @ImRo45 on achieving incredible things on the cricket ground, from finisher to opener to our captain, you have been an inspiration and our pride, in every role.Very rarely comes a leader who leads from the front, and changes the game for better. You are that pic.twitter.com/dVPCiaoU2z— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) May 16, 2025"Congratulations @ImRo45 on achieving incredible things on the cricket ground, from finisher to opener to our captain. You have been an inspiration and our pride in every role... Very rarely comes a leader who leads from the front, and changes the game for better. You are that leader, who has changed not just the game, but the approach, the attitude, the dressing room atmosphere, the team and redefined the role of a captain," Suryakumar Yadav wrote on his post.advertisement"Like I have said before, good things happen to good people, and you deserve it all and more. Wankhede just got even more iconic," he added.The ceremony took place amidst a period of reflection in Indian cricket, coming shortly after Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket — just 11 months after he stepped away from T20Is following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Despite the timing, the event turned into a celebration of Rohit's monumental contributions, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, and other dignitaries in attendance.Rohit, who has been one of Mumbai's most decorated cricketers, has led India to two major ICC trophies in recent years — the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025. Since making his debut in 2007, he has represented India in 159 T20Is, 273 ODIs, and 67 Tests.During the emotional event, Rohit thanked his family — his parents, wife, and brother — for being his constant support through highs and lows.
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