Ravi Shastri to get massive honour from Mumbai Cricket Association at Wankhede Stadium

Wankhede Stadium is all set to honour Mumbai’s biggest cricketing names. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced that a stand at the famous venue will be named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri. Along with that, three gates at the stadium will also carry the names of city legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.

Players who will get honoured by MCA

The MCA confirmed that the Level 1 Stand, located below the Press Box, will be named after Shastri. The decision was taken during the association’s apex council meeting in Mumbai. The honour recognises Shastri’s contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket, not just as a player, but also later as a captain, coach and commentator.

While Shastri gets a stand named after him, three separate gates at the stadium will pay tribute to other greats from the city.

Gate No. 3 will be named after Dilip Sardesai, who represented India in 30 Test matches and played 179 First-Class games between the 1960-61 and 1972-73 seasons.

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Gate No. 5 will honour Diana Edulji, one of India’s pioneering women cricketers, who played 20 Tests and 34 ODIs between 1976 and 1993.

Gate No. 6 will be dedicated to Eknath Solkar, a dependable all-rounder and one of the finest close-in fielders of his time. He featured in 27 Tests and seven ODIs for India.

MCA president Ajinkya Naik on achievement

Speaking about the move, MCA president Ajinkya Naik said Mumbai cricket stands on the strong foundation built by such stalwarts. He added that it is important to recognise those who brought pride to both the city and the country.

He described naming the stand after Ravi Shastri as a tribute to his massive contribution as a player, leader and coach. He also said that dedicating the gates to Sardesai, Solkar and Edulji would ensure that every fan walking into Wankhede remembers the legends who shaped Mumbai’s rich cricket history.