‘Going to be there forever': Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt video after Wankhede tribute
Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma experienced a special day in his life as he saw a stand in his name being placed at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The 38-year-old got visibly emotional during the ceremony which was graced with many dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar.
Soon after the new stand was inaugurated, Rohit shared a post on his Instagram account sharing his feelings, saying, 'A great feeling, a feeling that cannot be expressed in words, because it will be very unfair to the feeling that I am having right now.'
Sharing glimpses of his cricketing journey, Rohit added, "Behind me, exactly where I am standing is a railway track. I remember those days when we used to come from train, and just to get a glimpse of this stadium back in the day was such a special feeling. And then I came near the Wankhede stadium stand, that was a progress for me from just watching the ground from the train, and then to come near the gate, main entrance gate.
'I remember when I first entered the stadium a 15 year old, I came to watch the Ranji Trophy practice, and I saw all the stalwarts of Mumbai cricket practicing in the stadium. You know, slowly, slowly crawling my way into the stadium to have this special thing right behind me. I don't know what to express. It's a great, great feeling. And I'm very, very thankful to all the MCA members, Apex council members, who actually thought of me that I should have a stand at the iconic Wankede stadium. And I know this is something that is going to be there forever. Forever. Whether I exist or not it is going to be there. So it's very, very special.' Rohit further added
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