The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has finally zeroed in on an updated date for the inauguration of the Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium. The event was supposedly set to be held on May 13, but now it has been postponed by three days to May 16 at 4:00 PM IST. The change in date has to do with the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season suspension on May 09 due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
However, with the ceasefire agreement now in place, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a revised schedule for the remaining 17 matches of the IPL 2025 season. It is to be noted that Rohit's name was finalized during the MCA's 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 15. The association decided to honor the Team India ODI skipper by naming one of the Wankhede Stadium's stands after him.
The decision is a fitting tribute to one of the best players to emerge from Mumbai. Rohit Sharma is also one of the finest leaders to emerge from India, winning two ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also Read: IPL 2025: IPL to resume on May 17; Final set to be played on June 03
Rohit Sharma steps away from Test cricket
In a rather shocking decision, Rohit has decided to step away from Test cricket ahead of India's five-match Test tour of England, starting on June 20. Taking to Instagram, the veteran batter penned an emotional story announcing retirement from the longest format of the game, ending his Test journey with 4301 runs in 63 Tests at an average of 40.57.
Also Read: Mohammed Shami dismisses retirement rumor ahead of England Test squad selection
While the 38-year-old has a lot of iconic moments etched in cricketing folklore, the inauguration event of the Wankhede Stand will be one of the biggest moments in his cricketing journey.
