Rohit Sharma Honored with Stand at Wankhede Stadium
Rohit Sharma's Stand Unveiled at Wankhede Stadium
On May 16, 2025, Rohit Sharma, a prominent player for Team India and the Mumbai Indians, had a stand named in his honor at the renowned Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This recognition came after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) decided to pay tribute to Sharma, along with former BCCI president Sharad Pawar and ex-India captain Ajit Wadekar, during their annual general meeting.
The Divecha Pavilion at the stadium will now bear Rohit Sharma's name, marking a significant milestone as he recently announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming England tour set for June 20.
Rohit Sharma joins the ranks of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Vijay Merchant, and Ajit Wadekar, who also have stands named after them at this iconic venue, solidifying his status as a cricketing icon in Mumbai.
Ceremony Highlights
The MCA organized a special ceremony to commemorate the stand's naming, where Rohit Sharma and Sharad Pawar were honored by MCA officials, including president Ajinkya Naik. A video shared on social media showed Sharma inviting his parents, Gurunath and Purnima Sharma, along with his wife, Ritika Sadjeh, to join him on stage for the unveiling.
Together, Rohit's parents pressed the button to reveal the stand, and his wife Ritika was visibly moved by the moment.
Fan Reactions
Following the unveiling, fans of Rohit Sharma took to social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to express their admiration and share emotional tributes. Many fans felt that this honor was well-deserved, recognizing Sharma's significant contributions to both Mumbai and Indian cricket.
Tweets flooded in, celebrating his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a cricketing legend, with fans highlighting the emotional significance of the moment for Sharma and his family.
Rohit Sharma's Cricketing Legacy
Rohit Sharma has been a key figure in Mumbai cricket since his early days in the domestic circuit, contributing to the team's Ranji Trophy victories in 2007 and 2009. His first-class career statistics are impressive, with 3,972 runs, including 14 centuries and 15 fifties, at an average of 65.11 across 46 matches. His highest score of 309 came against Gujarat in a Ranji Trophy match at Brabourne Stadium.
Expressing his gratitude after the stand's inauguration, Rohit Sharma shared his excitement about playing in front of his stand when the Mumbai Indians face the Delhi Capitals on May 21. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by his family throughout his cricketing journey, emphasizing the emotional weight of this honor.
Rohit Sharma's Achievements
Rohit Sharma is celebrated as one of India's greatest cricketers, having debuted against Ireland in 2007. He is the fourth highest run-scorer for India across all formats, accumulating 19,700 runs, including 49 centuries and 108 fifties, with an average of 42.18 in 499 matches. Additionally, he has led the Indian team to two ICC titles: the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025, becoming only the second Indian captain after MS Dhoni to achieve this feat.