Legends are a sport of legends and in the cricketing circle in Mumbai, is there a name that resonates as profoundly as Rohit Sharma. On January 19, 2025 Rohit was acclaimed as his stature, alongside other luminaries of the game, during the 50th auspicious year ceremony of the venerable Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This ceremony was not just a celebration of the legacy of a stadium but a tribute to one of its finest sons.

Wankhede Stadium: A Ground of Dreams

Wankhede Stadium: The Cricket Stadium, which was established in the year 1975, has hosted some remarkable cricket experiences including India's World Cup title triumph which celebrated in 2011. To Rohit Sharma, this is not just a stadium; it is the starting point of his cricketing career. From playing age-group matches to captaining the Mumbai Indians in IPL, Wankhede has been an essential part of Rohit's cricketing journey.

The 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The 50th anniversary celebrations Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) arranged a great and grand program to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Stadium. Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri were many mythological cricketers in the presence. Rohit Sharma is popularly known as "Mumbai Cha Raja" (King of Mumbai), he was given a tremendous welcome to fans who chanting continuously in the stadium.

Rohit's Emotional Tribute

During the incident, Rohit shared his deep connection with Wankhede:
"In 2007, when we came back after winning the [T20] World Cup in South Africa, I once had a small dream to bring the World Cup here. When we won the World Cup, I remember we were in Barbados. We were trapped there for three days due to the storm and tornado. What we were doing when we go back to India."

"The plan to go to Delhi was decided, but what after that no one knew anything. I wanted the World Cup to come to the Wankhed Stadium in Mumbai. We recently won three World Cups. When we won in 2007 and 2011, this festival was held in Vankhade. It was also important to bring here along with 2024."
This feeling underlines Rohit's desire to share his achievements with fans who have supported him during his visit.

A Gesture of Respect

In a touch moment during the ceremonies, Rohit requested Ravi Shastri to accept Shastri's contribution to a Central on stage to go on a central stage from a corner seat. The Act was widely appreciated and highlighted Rohit's humility and honor for his predecessors

Celebrate with Nation

The ceremonies were not limited to the stadium. Thousands of fans were included in the festival in an open-top bus parade through Mumbai's Marine Drive. In the Vankhede, the team performed the lap of honor with Rohit and Virat Kohli dancing for the crowd for the crowd.

Kheloexch: Capturing Moments

Platforms such as Kheloxch played an important role in bringing these ceremonies worldwide for fans. From live updates to exclusive-back-sin material, Kheloexch ensured that fans did not remember a moment of the historic event.

Looking Ahead

As Rohit prepares to lead India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, his bond with Wankhed is unbreakable. The stadium stands as a will for its journey, from a young boy to a cricket legend with dreams.

A Legacy Honoured

In honoring Rohit Sharma, the Wankhede Stadium not only celebrated his legacy, but also celebrated a player who has given a lot to Indian cricket. "Mumbai Cha Raja" continues to inspire, and fans are eagerly waiting for the next chapter in their brilliant career.

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