Mumbai, April 7 The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will honor its cricketing legends on Thursday by unveiling the new Ravi Shastri Stand at the Wankhede Stadium and dedicating gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji.
The unveiling ceremony will be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, along with Apex Council members, office bearers, and others from the cricketing fraternity.
The decision to honor these legends was approved by the MCA Apex Council at its meeting held in February.
As part of the initiative, the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box at the Wankhede Stadium will be named after former India captain and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket as a player, leader, and coach.
In addition, Gate No. 3, Gate No. 5, and Gate No. 6 will be formally unveiled as the Dilip Sardesai Gate, Diana Edulji Gate, and Eknath Solkar Gate, respectively, paying tribute to Mumbai stalwarts who have made a lasting impact on Indian cricket.
MCA President Ajinkya Naik said: "This ceremony marks a proud moment for Mumbai cricket as we come together on April 9th to honor these iconic figures. The unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand, along with the dedication of stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji, reflects our deep respect for their invaluable contributions.
"We look forward to celebrating their legacy at Wankhede Stadium while inspiring future generations to uphold the same values and strive for greatness."
The initiative underscores MCA's continued commitment to preserving its rich heritage while strengthening the foundation for the future of the sport.