NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who endured a lean patch with the bat within the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, shared a heartfelt message forward of the 50th anniversary of the enduring Wankhede Stadium, set to be celebrated on January 19.
Reflecting on his deep reference to the historic venue, Rohit expressed satisfaction and nostalgia, recalling his journey from enjoying age-group cricket to creating unforgettable moments with the Indian crew and Mumbai Indians.
“Hi there everybody. On 19th of January this month, Wankhede will probably be celebrating its 50th anniversary. It is a very, very proud second for all of the Mumbaikars particularly who’re concerned in Mumbai cricket for thus a few years. Personally for me, I’ve a really, very particular reference to this floor. So many reminiscences. I began enjoying my age group cricket at this very venue. And since then, until now, it has been an exquisite journey, Rohit stated in a video posted by Mumbai Cricket Affiliation on their X deal with.
Highlighting Wankhede’s evolution and its indelible mark on Indian cricket, Rohit prolonged his needs for continued success and cherished reminiscences on the beloved floor.
“So to see Wankhede develop through the years. After I performed for the primary time, the previous stadium, it had its personal attraction. And now, you recognize, this venue proper now has particular reminiscences concerned with Indian cricket, Mumbai Indians and age group cricket of Mumbai Cricket Affiliation. So I simply need to want everybody the perfect for the approaching years as properly. And hopefully we are able to create an increasing number of reminiscences at this very venue. Thanks,” he added.
In a decided bid to regain type forward of the Champions Trophy, Rohit spent round 45 minutes practising with the Mumbai crew on the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday morning.
“He batted for nearly 45 minutes on the centre wicket in a match simulation surroundings. He began with throwdowns, adopted by some batting in match simulation, throughout which he confronted Mumbai’s quick bowlers and spinners. Nonetheless, he has nonetheless not conveyed to the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation whether or not he’ll play in Mumbai’s (sixth spherical) Ranji Trophy match in opposition to Jammu & Kashmir on Jan 23, as he is nonetheless double-minded about enjoying the Ranji match. That is a red-ball recreation, and the Champions Trophy in Feb, the place he is more likely to lead India, will probably be a white-ball, restricted overs occasion,” a supply instructed TOI.
Rohit, who expressed his want to coach with the Mumbai crew to move coach Omkar Salvi, final performed for Mumbai manner again in a Ranji Trophy match in 2015 in opposition to Uttar Pradesh.
