The stands of Wankhede Stadium are named after Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar. This decision was taken at the meeting of the Mumbai Cricket Association. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday named three stands of the Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Cricket Association has named stands after the current Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, former captain Ajit Wadekar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar.

Which stands were renamed?

Divecha Pavilion's Level-3 will now be called "Rohit Sharma Stand". The level-3 of the Grand Stand will be known as "Sharad Pawar Stand".

The level-4 of the Grand Stand will be known as "Ajit Wadekar Stand". Let us tell you that these three veterans have made a big contribution in advancing Mumbai cricket. Rohit Sharma, who has been the current captain of the Indian cricket team and the captain who won the IPL five times to Mumbai Indians. Rohit started his career with Wankhede.

Ajit Wadekar has won the Test series in West Indies and England for the first time in 1971 and played 37 Test matches. Sharad Pawar has been former BCCI President and ICC Chairman. Under his leadership, Indian cricket touched new heights.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik said after this decision, "These decisions reflect our honor to the pillars of Mumbai cricket and also our commitment that we will move forward in future further in future."

Historical importance of wankhede

Wankhede Stadium is one of the most prestigious plains of Indian cricket, where historic matches like the 2011 World Cup final have been played. Now the naming of the stands here is always an attempt to remember the contribution of these great personalities of the cricket world.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik said after this decision, "These decisions reflect our honor to the pillars of Mumbai cricket and also our commitment that we will move forward in future further in future."

Historical importance of wankhede

Wankhede Stadium is one of the most prestigious plains of Indian cricket, where historic matches like the 2011 World Cup final have been played. Now the naming of the stands here is always an attempt to remember the contribution of these great personalities of the cricket world.