MCA to honour Mumbai cricket stalwarts at Wankhede Stadium
Four stalwarts of Mumbai and Indian cricket are set to be honoured at the Wankhede Stadium. The apex council of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) during its meeting on Friday, approved significant resolutions to honour distinguished cricketers for their invaluable contribution to the game.
As a result, the Level 1 Stand below the Press Box at the north end of the iconic Wankhede Stadium will be named after after former India captain and head coach Ravi Shastri.
The MCA will also assign the names of former India women’s captain Diana Edulji (Gate No. 5), late Dilip Sardesai (Gate No. 3) and late Eknath Solkar (Gate No. 6) to three prominent entrances of the Wankhede Stadium. At the moment, the two primary entrances are named after Polly Umrigar and Vinoo Mankad.
Last year, the MCA had unveiled stands to honour former captains Rohit Sharma and Ajit Wadekar and veteran administrator Sharad Pawar.
“Mumbai cricket is built on the foundation laid by our stalwarts. It is our responsibility to honour those who have brought pride to the city and the nation,” said Ajinkya Naik, the MCA president.
“The proposal to name a stand after Ravi Shastri is a tribute to his immense contribution as a player, leader and coach. Similarly, dedicating gate to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji ensures that every fan who walks into the stadium is reminded of the legends who shaped our glorious cricketing heritage. These decisions reflect MCA’s commitment to celebrating its past while inspiring future generations.”
Published on Feb 27, 2026
