Mumbai (India) – The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) kicked off a week of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium with a big event honoring former captains of the Mumbai cricket team, for both men and women. This celebration took place at the stadium and attracted many cricket legends, including Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar was part of the Indian team that played the first Test match at Wankhede Stadium against the West Indies back in 1974. He shared his feelings about the stadium: “It’s great to be back at this iconic place that has given Indian cricket so many amazing moments. I love Wankhede Stadium, and I owe my success to the support I received from MCA since my school days,” he said.
The ceremony was attended by MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Vice President Sanjay Naik, Secretary Abhay Hadap, and several other key members of the association. Many other cricket stars like Sanjay Manjrekar, Wasim Jaffer, and Chandrakant Pandit were also present, all of whom have made significant contributions to Mumbai cricket. The Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai was celebrated for their support of local cricket as well.
Throughout the week, exciting cricket matches were played between teams from the MCA, the Sports Journalists Association, Consul Generals, and IAS Officers. In the first match, the MCA team won by just five runs against the Sports Journalists. Later, the IAS Officers triumphed over the Consul Generals by 20 runs.
Speaking at the event, MCA President Ajinkya Naik said, “The 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium is very important to us. We want to celebrate our cricket history and inspire the next generation of young players.”
The celebrations will continue during the week, with plans to honor the groundsmen and organize a health camp for them. On January 15, the MCA will host a special lunch for the groundsmen and honor the members of the Mumbai team that played the first match at Wankhede 50 years ago. Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli also shared his memories of scoring two double centuries against England at Wankhede Stadium. He wished all young cricketers the best, saying, “I have many beautiful memories here.”
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