Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19. The events will commence on January 12, leading up to a grand main event on January 19, as an exciting evening awaits fans. Mumbai legends and former and current Indian cricket captains-including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Diana Edulji will unite to commemorate the historic significance of Wankhede Stadium.
Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar Among India Captains To Join MCA Celebrating 50 Years Of Wankhede Stadium
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Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team will join the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium on January 19.
File image of Sachin Tendulkar© AFP
As a part of the celebrations, the MCA office-bearers and Apex Council Members will release a coffee table book on January 19. A commemorative postal stamp will also be issued to honor the esteemed legacy of Wankhede Stadium. During the celebration week, MCA will conduct a cricket match between MCA officials and Consul Generals, bureaucrats on January 12.
Celebrating the contributions and commitment of Mumbai cricket's unsung heroes, MCA will felicitate the groundsmen of MCA's clubs and grounds and organise Polly Umrigar Health Camp and special lunch for them on January 15 followed by felicitation of the members of the Mumbai team which played the first first-class match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1974.
Tickets for the grand show on January 19, 2025 is available on District by Zomato and Insider.in. Starting at Rs 300, tickets will offer fans an opportunity to be part of the historic celebration and witness an exciting evening.
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