‘I will forever be grateful, something I can’t imagine': Rohit Sharma on having a stand named after him at Wankhede

Getting a stand named after him at the Wankhede Stadium was something that Rohit Sharma 'never imagined', the India captain said on Friday. The five-time IPL-winning captain with Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma was honoured by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for his services to the game over the past two decades.

The decision to honour Rohit with a stand named after him came during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the MCA on April 15. Not only Rohit, stands will also e dedicated to former India captain Ajit Wadekar and former MCA president Sharad Pawar.

“It’s an unreal feeling to have a stand on my name and I will forever be grateful. You never know how long you would play, but to get these honours is something I cannot (could never) imagine,” said Rohit.

With this honour, Rohit joins the elite list of Indian cricketers to have a stand named after him. In fact, Rohit is the second current player after Virat Kohli to have a stand named after him. Virat have a stand named after him at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Rohit Sharma records in IPL 2025

Meanwhile, in IPL 2025, Rohit is going through a tough phase with the bat. In six matches, Rohit managed just 82 runs at an average of 13.67 but has a strike-rate of 143.85. His scores in IPL 2025 read 0 (vs Chennai Super Kings), 8 (vs Gujarat Titans), 13 (vs Kolkata Knight Riders), 17 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), 18 (Delhi Capitals) and 26 (vs Sunrisers Hyderabad).

What's next for Rohit Sharma? 

Rohit will next be seen against Chennai Super Kings when Mumbai Indians host MS Dhoni-led side on April 20 at the Wankhede Stadium.

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