The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday unveiled the Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Divecha Pavilion Level 3 was named as the Rohit Sharma Stand, Marking a Tribute to India’s ODI Captain at his home ground.
The 38-year-old sharma along with his parents gurunath and pernima apart from Press a button and unveil the stand’s name.
Rohit’s Wife, Ritika Sajdeh, Who is often Seen Traveling with Rohit for Tournaments and is Known Throughout the Country as one of his biggest supporters, was Visibly Emotional AT the Event.
In the video, which has now gone viral on social media, Ritika can be seen wiping her tears.
Ritika Coldn’T Hold on to Her Tears after Seeing Rohit Sharma Stand Pic.Twitter.com/dhxnwop4zt – `(@v1shu45) May 16, 2025
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians Owner Akash Ambani congratulated rohit sharma on the reconded and said heartfelt words about the India skipper.
Five-times champion shared a post on social media with the captioned, “a young boy from borivali who now has a name a name on one of the most iconic world venues of CRICKET-WANKHEDE STADIM.” Akash Ambani congratulates our Hitman on Inspiring Generations Through His Cricketing Journey ”
“Rohit, congratulations.
“From represening Mumbai, to playing and leading India, and being an absolute legend for us at Mumbai Indians – this is the stuff that can inspire an entnaire generation. Season at wankhede with your name on the stand.
“A young boy from borivali who is now on one of the most iconic world venues of cricket – wankhede stadium.”
Akash Ambani congratulates our Hitman on Inspiring Generations Through His Cricketing Journey #Mumbaiindians (@MipalTan) May 16, 2025
Notable, the wankhede has been sharma’s favorite hunting ground ever since the domestic circuit in 2007. An ipl 2025 match.
While speaking at the event, the star batter expressed immense Gratitude to all that that is involved with the event and said that it will be a “special feeling” Special feeling ” after hem.
“First, I would like to thank everyone who has come here to make this event so special. Thinks About Things LIKE FOR ME Of milestones are created, but someone is really special.
“For me to have my name Amongst the game of the game and the world’s top political leaders, I cannot express what the feelings are. For that, I am real, really, really, Honoured, Honoured, and verry thankful to all m. Members, and not for forget the apex council member. When I come here and play on the 21st against the delhi capitals, representing the Mumbai indians. It’ll be a very special feeling, “He added.
Rohit, who recently retired from test cricket, has been a stalwart of mumbai cricket and has successfully capted India to successive ICCC Trophaies with the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs.