India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, showed a gesture of respect towards former coach Ravi Shastri during the Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary celebrations. A video circulating on social media shows Rohit offering Shastri the middle seat on the stage, a move that won fans’ admiration.
Sharma and Shastri shared a successful player-coach relationship for several years. During Shastri’s coaching period, the explosive opener was a key part of India’s strong Test team, notably during their consecutive series victories in Australia. It was also under Shastri that Rohit was promoted to the opening position in the Test format.
You can watch the video here:
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The former Indian all-rounder ended his tenure as the national team’s coach following the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, where Virat Kohli and the team were eliminated in the group stage. He has since resumed his commentary role.
“The fans here always deliver” – Rohit Sharma praises Wankhede Stadium
During the celebrations, the Nagpur-born cricketer shared his deep connection with Wankhede Stadium and his aspirations of winning the T20 World Cup, which India claimed last year. As reported by Cricbuzz, he stated:
“I’ve been playing here since I was 14. The Wankhede holds a special place for India, Mumbai, and the MI teams. The crowds here never let you down. After celebrating the 2007 T20 World Cup win at this ground, I dreamed of bringing another one home myself.”
The 37-year-old will captain the Men in Blue in the 2025 Champions Trophy, starting on February 19. India’s campaign begins on February 20 in Dubai against Bangladesh. India was the runner-up in the 2017 Champions Trophy, losing to Pakistan in the final at The Oval in London. They are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
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