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Tendulkar, Gavaskar Relive Their Best Moments As MCA Marks Golden Jubilee Of Wankhede Stadium

By IANS News January 19, 2025 • 22:04 PM View: 1266

Mumbai Cricket Association: With former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane along with Diana Edulji sharing the magical moments they experienced at the venue, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated the completion of 50 years of the iconic Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

Amidst music, dance, laser show and cultural festivities depicting Marathi culture, the legends of Mumbai cricket relived their first visit to the Wankhede and how the stadium became a part of their cricket journey.

While Gavaskar and Vengsarkar were part of the Indian team that played the first international match at the venue that was completed on January 19, 1975.

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