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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MCA to inaugurate Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar, Sharad Pawar stands on May 16
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association will inaugurate the stands named after India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma , former India captain Ajit Wadekar , and ex-ICC, BCCI and MCA chief Sharad Pawar on May 16, MCA president informed while inviting reporters for the grand event on 4 pm that day. The program was initially supposed to take place on May 13, but had to be postponed due to the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The event will also include the dedication of the MCA Office Lounge in memory of the association's former president Amol Kale. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In its 86th Annual General Meeting on April 15, the MCA had decided to name stands after Rohit, Wadekar, and Pawar. The Divecha Pavilion Level 3 stand will be named after Rohit, who led India to the T20 World Cup title last year in USA & West Indies and the ICC Champions Trophy in UAE in Feb-March. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Who's that IPL player? The Grand Stand Level 4 will be named as the Ajit Wadekar Stand, after the ex-India captain, who captained India to maiden Test series victories in West Indies and England in 1971. The significant overseas wins that marked a turning point in Indian cricket's international journey. Wadekar represented India in 37 Test matches and two One Day Internationals between 1966 and 1974. He played 237 first-class matches. His contribution to Indian cricket remains legendary. He passed away in August 2018 at the age of 77. Explained: Why Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket The Grand Stand Level 3 will be named as the Pawar Stand, as the Pawar, regarded as the MCA's 'mentor,' is widely respected for having a highly successful tenure as the MCA president from 2001 to 2013, and then from 2013-16, during which the association hosted the 2011 World Cup final at the revamped Wankhede Stadium .
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MCA to inaugurate Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar stands on May 13
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in action during a practice session on the eve of their IPL T20 cricket match against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will inaugurate stands named after India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma , former India captain Ajit Wadekar , and ex-ICC, BCCI, and MCA chief Sharad Pawar on May 13. In its 86th Annual General Meeting on April 15, the MCA had decided to name stands after Rohit, Wadekar , and Pawar. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Divecha Pavilion Level 3 stand will be named after Rohit, who led India to the T20 World Cup title last year in the USA and West Indies, and the ICC Champions Trophy in the UAE in February-March. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo The Grand Stand Level 4 will be named the Ajit Wadekar Stand, after the former India captain, who led India to maiden Test series victories in the West Indies and England in 1971. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth These significant overseas wins marked a turning point in Indian cricket's international journey. Wadekar represented India in 37 Test matches and two One Day Internationals between 1966 and 1974. He played 237 first-class matches. His contribution to Indian cricket remains legendary. He passed away in August 2018 at the age of 77. The Grand Stand Level 3 will be named the Pawar Stand, as Pawar, regarded as the MCA's 'mentor,' is widely respected for his highly successful tenure as the MCA president from 2001 to 2013, and then from 2013 to 2016, during which the association hosted the 2011 World Cup final at the revamped Wankhede Stadium .
