The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has approved a proposal to name one of the stands at iconic Wankhede Stadium after India skipper Rohit Sharma.
The decision was taken during the Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday (April 15).
Moreover, two other stands will be named in honour of former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar and ex-BCCI president Sharad Pawar, the MCA confirmed.
“Today’s decisions reflect our deep respect for the pillars of Mumbai cricket and our determination to build an even stronger future. These stands and this lounge shall forever echo the legacy of those who built Mumbai’s cricketing spirit — brick by brick, run by run,” MCA President Ajinkya Naik said in an official statement.
The Grand Stand Level 3 at the Wankhede will be named after Pawar, while the Grand Stand Level 4 will belong to the late Wadekar. Rohit will have Divecha Pavilion Level 3 to his name.
The match day office at the MCA Pavilion will now be recognized as the MCA Office Lounge in memory of former MCA President Amol Kale.
Rohit Sharma is widely regarded as one of the best captains in the modern-day game. He has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and also captained his national team with great success.
Under his leadership, India have won two Asia Cup titles and equal number of ICC trophies – Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit will now join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in getting a stand named after him at the Wankhede Stadium.
Among active international cricketers, only Virat Kohli has been bestowed with this honour. In 2019, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) named a stand after Kohli at the Arun Jaitely Stadium.
