New Delhi: Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former India captains will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19. The events will start on January 12, leading up to the main event on January 19.
Former and current Indian captains including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Diana Edulji will unite to celebrate the historic feat of Wankhede Stadium. This celebration is happening to honour the stadium’s crucial role in the Indian sports legacy. The main event will also feature the legendary men’s and women’s players from Mumbai.
Mandira Bedi and Prasanna Sant will host the event and they will guide the audience through a series of brilliant performances and tributes. Avadhoot Gupte and Ajay-Atul will perform on the 50th anniversary of the stadium with a breathtaking laser show.
50 years celebration of the Wankhede Stadium.
Speaking on the occasion, MCA President Shri Ajinkya Naik said that on the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium, legendary cricketers will join the MCA to celebrate the momentous occasion.
“I warmly invite all cricket fans to be part of this momentous occasion. Our legendary heroes will join us in the celebrations, and together, we will pay tribute to the rich legacy of the Wankhede Stadium which is a pride of Mumbai. Let’s make this celebration truly unforgettable” said MCA President Shri Ajinkya Naik.
MCA to felicitate groundsmen
The MCA office-bearers and Apex Council Members will release a coffee table book on January 19 as a part of the celebration. A commemorative postal stamp will also be issued to honour the legacy of Wankhede Stadium. The MCA will also conduct a cricket match between MCA officials and Consul Generals, bureaucrats on January 12 as part of the celebrations.
MCA will felicitate the groundsmen of MCA’s clubs and grounds and organise Polly Umrigar Health Camp and a special lunch for them on January 15. After that, they will also felicitate the members of the Mumbai team which played the maiden first-class match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1974. Tickets for the grand event on January 19 are available on District by Zomato and Insider.in. The starting price of the ticket is Rs 300.
Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former India captains will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
