The MCA renamed multiple stands at Wankhede Stadium to honour iconic figures, including Rohit Sharma, Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar.
At its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) passed a key resolution to rename several stands at the Wankhede Stadium in honour of cricketing icons and contributors to Mumbai cricket. The Divecha Pavilion Level 3 will now be known as the Rohit Sharma Stand, in recognition of the Indian skipper’s achievements and contributions to Indian and Mumbai cricket.
In addition, the Grand Stand Level 3 will be renamed as the Sharad Pawar Stand, and Level 4 will now be called the Ajit Wadekar Stand, honouring the former Indian captain and former MCA President respectively. The MCA also announced that the match-day office at the MCA Pavilion will be named after former MCA President Amol Kale.
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“A key resolution passed during the AGM was the approval of the naming of stands at Wankhede Stadium, a proposal initially put forward by Mr Milind Narvekar and seconded by Mr Jitendra Awhad,” stated the MCA in a press release, as quoted by Cricbuzz.
“The MCA remains committed to preserving the legacy of stalwarts who have made invaluable contributions to the sport while continuing its mission of cricketing excellence,” the release added.
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MCA President Ajinkya Naik expressed pride in honouring these legends and said the move reflects the association’s commitment to both legacy and future growth. “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,” said Naik.
Apart from the renaming initiative, the MCA also discussed enhancing the financial support for affiliated clubs. The body proposed increasing the corpus to INR 75 crore, with a possible hike to INR 100 crore in the future, aiming to boost grassroots infrastructure and secure long-term growth for cricket in the region.
