As part of the grand celebration, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) hosted a series of events leading up to a spectacular main event on Sunday. A coffee table book and a postal stamp were also released.
Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Diana Edulji, came together to commemorate the historic significance of the stadium
Renowned artists Avadhoot Gupte and the musical duo Ajay-Atul mesmerised attendees with their performances, while a breathtaking laser show added to the grandeur
The evening was hosted by the dynamic duo of Mandira Bedi and Prasanna Sant, who guided the audience through an engaging lineup of performances and tributes
Tendulkar, Gavaskar, and Shastri paid homage to Wankhede's pivotal role in shaping Indian cricket
Tendulkar remarked India, despite having reached the ODI World Cup final in 2003, crossed the hurdle only in 2011 here at this venue. "It was without any doubt the best moment of my life," he said while talking about a picture from World Cup winning night when Tendulkar was hoisted on their shoulders by his teammates.
In recognition of unsung heroes, the MCA felicitated groundsmen from its clubs and grounds during a special event on January 15. This was followed by a Polly Umrigar Health Camp and a lunch for the groundsmen, acknowledging their invaluable contributions
On January 12, the festivities commenced with a cricket match featuring MCA officials, Consul Generals, and bureaucrats, symbolising the strong connection between cricket and the city.
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