THE MUMBAI CRICKET ASSOCIATION (MCA) has inscribed the names of cricketing stalwarts, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, recognising their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket.
The honours were unveiled by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, as a stand was named after Ravi Shastri and stadium gates were dedicated to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji. The ceremony was also attended by Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, along with MCA Apex Council members, office-bearers, and members of the cricketing fraternity. The MCA felicitated Suryakumar Yadav, the T20 World Cup-winning captain.
The Level 1 stand below the Press Box is now named the Ravi Shastri Stand, honouring a prominent figure in Indian cricket. A member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, Shastri’s contribution spans generations, as a player, captain, coach and commentator.
Gate No. 3, Gate No. 6, and Gate No. 5 will now be named the Dilip Sardesai Gate, Eknath Solkar Gate, and Diana Edulji Gate, respectively, marking the contributions of three legends from Mumbai. Sardesai, widely regarded as India’s ‘crisis man’, made significant contributions to the game with his consistency and dependability. Solkar, regarded among the finest close-in fielders, played a key role in India’s success with his all-round skills and fearless approach. Edulji, a pioneer of women’s cricket, led the national side and later contributed significantly to the growth of the game as an administrator.
