The 50th Anniversary of the iconic Wankhede Stadium concludes with a gala celebration on Sunday, in the presence of cricketing legends and dignitaries, as stated in a release from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
The Indian skipper was speaking at an event celebrating the 50 years of Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, which has witnessed several important moments of Indian cricket over the years, such as the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Virat Kohli's landmark 50th ODI century against New Zealand in 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals, first-ever day-night match in 1996 Cricket World Cup, Mumbai's 2007 Ranji Trophy title win among others.
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking its significance in Indian cricket with stars like Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar.
Dhawan reminisced about the numerous unforgettable moments & the electrifying atmosphere of the iconic Wankhede Stadium in his Instagram post. In his caption, Dhawan emphasized the electric atmosphere of the stadium, with the chants of "India! India!" still ringing in the air, reflecting the undying passion of Indian cricket fans.
The pride of place that the 50-year-old stadium holds in the city’s cricketing folklore continues to be felt as passionately by players and cricket lovers alike