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Rohit Sharma said Wankhede’s 50th anniversary is a proud moment for all Mumbaikars.
Rohit Sharma.
Indian Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma feels ‘very, very proud’ that his home ground Wankhede Stadium will complete its 50th anniversary on January 19. He said that, having spent a huge share of his career, starting from age-group cricket to Mumbai Indians, he has a special connection with the venue.
Rohit has an excellent record at the Wankhede. He’s India’s second-highest run-scorer here in T20Is and has smashed 2295 IPL runs here with an average of 34.25 and a strike rate of 136.76. He also scored his second Test hundred at the famous ground in his second game here in 2013.
“Hello everyone. On 19th of January this month, Wankhede will be celebrating its 50th anniversary,” Rohit said in a video posted by Mumbai Cricket Association on their X handle. “It’s a very, very proud moment for all the Mumbaikars especially who are involved in Mumbai cricket for so many years. Personally, for me, I have a very, very special connection with this ground. So many memories. I started playing my age group cricket at this very venue. And since then, till now, it’s been a wonderful journey.”
“So to see Wankhede grow over the years. When I played for the first time, the old stadium… it had its own charm. And now, you know, this venue right now has special memories involved with Indian cricket, Mumbai Indians, and age group cricket of Mumbai Cricket Association. So I just want to wish everyone the best for the coming years as well. And hopefully, we can create more and more memories at this very venue. Thank you,” he added.
Rohit has been at the Wankhede for the last few days. He was seen practicing with the city’s Ranji Trophy team, fueling speculations of his possible return to domestic cricket after almost a decade.
On Wednesday, he was spotted doing sprinting at the Bandra Kurla Complex. Rohit last played for India in the Melbourne Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy after which, he opted out of the last Test due to his poor batting form.
India’s next ODI assignment is a home series against England in early February. It’ll be followed by the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE.
