Former India head coach Rahul Dravid appreciated the former test captain after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled the Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and said that the monumental achievement is a reward for his contribution to cricket. “Hey Rohit, feels that you hit so many sixes in those stands that they had to give one name after you. But not congratulations! Dravid said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X.
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The experienced batsman said that Rohit is entitled to “truly” tricks and wishes him success for the future. On a light note, Dravid said that now he knows who to contact for tickets in Mumbai.
“It’s really well worthy. Congratulations! I hope it was a great day with family and friends. Rohit Sharma is eager to see a lot of sixes in all sports that you play and when I am less than tickets in Mumbai, now you are a stand, I know what to contact,” he said.
Venkhed Sharma’s favorite hunting ground since joining the domestic circuit in 2007. Speaking at the event, he expressed great gratitude for all those associated with the incident and admitted that the honor is especially special in the Arena, given the memories of his time.
“First of all, I would like to thank all those who have come here to make this incident so special. What is going to happen today.
“To keep my name between the top political leaders of the game and the world, I cannot express what emotions are. For this, I am really grateful, respected, and very grateful to all MCA members, and not to forget a member of the Apex Council. I am still playing. I am still playing. Delhi Capital, Mumbai Indians.
The MCA also unveiled two additional stands, named Sharad Pawar, former MCA chief, BCCI and ICC and Ajit Vedkar, former captain of former India. Additionally, the MCA office lounge, the late Amol Kale, was dedicated to the memory of the former President, was inaugurated.
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