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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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