The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is set to honour four of India’s distinguished cricketing figures with a special ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, where a stand and multiple stadium gates will be named in their recognition.
The event will mark the unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand, along with the dedication of gates in honour of Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji. The ceremony will be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, MCA president Ajinkya Naik, members of the Apex Council, office-bearers and representatives from the cricketing fraternity. The decision to commemorate these figures was approved during the MCA Apex Council meeting in February.
As part of the tribute, the Level 1 stand located below the press box at the Wankhede Stadium will be named after former India captain and commentator Ravi Shastri, recognising his contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket across his roles as a player, captain and coach.
Gate No. 3, Gate No. 5 and Gate No. 6 will be renamed as the Dilip Sardesai Gate, Diana Edulji Gate and Eknath Solkar Gate respectively, honouring their impact on Indian cricket and their legacy within Mumbai’s cricketing history.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik said: “This ceremony marks a proud moment for Mumbai cricket as we come together on 9 April to honour these iconic figures. The unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand, along with the dedication of stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji, reflects our deep respect for their invaluable contributions. We look forward to celebrating their legacy at Wankhede Stadium while inspiring future generations to uphold the same values and strive for greatness.”
The initiative highlights MCA’s focus on preserving its heritage while continuing to build for the future of the game.
