In a heartwarming and humorous incident during the inauguration of the "Rohit Sharma Stand" at Wankhede Stadium, Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared a light-hearted moment with one of his superfans, Dipak. As the ceremony concluded and photographs were being taken, Dipak, exuberantly waving the Indian flag, inadvertently came close to hitting Rohit with the flag. Reacting with his characteristic charm, Rohit playfully feigned a punch towards Dipak, eliciting laughter from those present.
The event was a significant milestone in Rohit's illustrious career, marking the dedication of a stand in his honor at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) also inaugurated stands named after Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar, as well as the MCA Office Lounge in memory of former MCA President Amol Kale. The ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sharad Pawar, and other dignitaries.
Rohit, reflecting on the honor, expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am grateful to have this big honour in front of so many people, especially my family, my mom and dad, my brother, his wife, and my wife, who is also present here. I'm so grateful for whatever they sacrificed for me."
The playful exchange with Dipak added a personal touch to the ceremony, highlighting the strong bond between Rohit and his fans. As the sun set over the Arabian Sea, the newly named stands stood as a testament to the enduring legacy of Indian cricket's stalwarts.
Rohit Sharma's illustrious cricketing career
Rohit, recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. He bowed out with 4,301 runs and 12 centuries ending his red-ball journey on his terms, ahead of India’s upcoming tour of England.
In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Rohit has 300 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 152.28 and an average of 30. The 38-year-old opener is still setting the pace at the top of the order for Mumbai Indians, who are set to resume their campaign at home against Delhi Capitals on May 21.
Across formats, Rohit's legacy is nothing short of legendary. With nearly 20,000 international runs and 49 centuries, including the highest individual ODI score of 264, his journey has been a blend of explosive talent and enduring consistency.
