Stand in the name of Ravi Shastri, gate in Wankhede in the name of Diana Edulji and Sardesai, CM Fadnavis unveiled

Ravi Shastri at Wankhede: Thursday was a historic day for Maharashtra cricket. The Level 1 stand below the press box at Wankhede Stadium has been named after former cricketer Ravi Shastri, which was unveiled by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Apart from this, one gate each in the name of well-known cricketers Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji was also unveiled.

On this occasion, CM Devendra Fadnavis said that I feel proud to name the stands and gates after these cricket personalities. He also described the contribution made by Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Diana Edulji to cricket as unprecedented. I remember Sunil Gavaskar’s brilliant innings against West Indies, in which he performed brilliantly without a helmet.

Also praising Vengsarkar’s contribution, Fadnavis said that he has made a huge contribution to Mumbai cricket. He is teaching the tricks of cricket to young players through his coaching academy. Cricket grounds in Mumbai will also be improved. Because there are many pitches on the same ground. Because of this it becomes difficult for the players. Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik and others were present.

Proud moment for me: Shastri

On this occasion, Ravi Shastri said that it is a proud moment for me to have a stand in my name at Wankhede Stadium. He said that after this, whenever I come here to do commentary, I will proudly tell that there is a stand in my name here too.

Wankhedevar salute to the glorious history

🔸The ‘Stand and Gate Naming ceremony at Wankhede Stadium’, organized by the Mumbai Cricket Association, at the hands of CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Legendary Honorees:
🏏 Eknath Solkar (Gate)
🏏 Diana Edulji (Gate)
🏏 Dilip Sardesai (Gate)
🏏 Ravi… pic.twitter.com/ElLQdx3w1Y

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 9, 2026

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