On Sunday, January 19, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was seen displaying his dance moves to the famous Bollywood hit “Om Shanti Om” during the grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hosted a special event to honor five decades of the iconic stadium, inviting cricketing veterans to join the festivities.
The occasion saw the presence of several cricketing greats, including Ajinkya Rahane, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Rohit Sharma, among others, who gathered in front of a packed crowd to commemorate the historic milestone. During the celebration, Gavaskar was seen in high spirits, dancing to “Om Shanti Om” alongside singer Shekhar Ravjiani. The moment was made even more special when Sachin Tendulkar, after being handed the microphone by Shekhar, joined in and sang the iconic song.
Deewāngi of cricket on Wankhede 😍
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— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) January 19, 2025
Wankhede Stadium holds a special place in Indian cricket history, having hosted some of the sport’s most unforgettable moments. The stadium became immortalized when India won their second ODI World Cup there, defeating Sri Lanka in the final on April 2, 2011. Additionally, the stadium witnessed India’s first-ever whitewash in Test cricket and Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 50th ODI century.
We will do our best to bring the Champions Trophy back to the Wankhede,” Rohit said
During the celebration, India’s captain Rohit Sharma posed for photos with the ICC Champions Trophy, which was prominently displayed at the stadium ahead of the tournament scheduled to begin on February 19.
“We are about to begin another tournament, and I am confident that the support of 140 crore people will be with us when we reach Dubai,” Rohit said, prompting a cheer from the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium.”We will give our all to bring this trophy back to the Wankhede,” he added.
India has been placed in Group A of the Champions Trophy alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. Their campaign kicks off on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai, followed by a crucial match against Pakistan on February 23. All of India’s group-stage matches, including the semi-finals and final, will take place in Dubai.
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