A particular lunch for the unsung heroes of Mumbai cricket, the groundsmen managing the assorted cricket fields, a felicitation of all previous and current cricketers from the town and a glitzy and grand Bollywood-style musical night time — these are among the main occasions deliberate by the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation to mark the completion of fifty years of the enduring Wankhede Stadium in January 2025. With the Wankhede set to finish a half-century of its existence, the Mumbai Cricket Affiliation (MCA) is about to host grand celebrations to mark the event.
MCA president Ajinkya Naik introduced on Thursday that the festivities will get underway on January 12 and culminate in a grand spectacle on January 19 on the historic stadium. The grand present on January 19 will witness an unparalleled gathering of Mumbai’s home and worldwide cricket legends—previous and current. The occasion can even characteristic mesmerising performances by famend artists Avadhoot Gupte and Ajay-Atul, capped by a wide ranging laser present.
At a press convention attended by MCA office-bearers and Apex Council Members, a particular Fiftieth-anniversary brand was unveiled to mark the event. MCA chief Naik additional revealed plans to launch a commemorative postal stamp and occasional desk guide on January 19 honouring Wankhede Stadium’s wealthy legacy, which has been graced by cricketing legends akin to Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and different embellished stalwarts.
The MCA can even felicitate the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and Ashish Shelar, the previous MCA President, together with the newly appointed cupboard minister within the Maharashtra authorities, on January 19.
Talking on the event, Naik mentioned, “The Wankhede Stadium is a nationwide pleasure, and its Fiftieth anniversary is a historic milestone for us. This stadium has been the backdrop to numerous unforgettable moments for gamers and followers alike. By way of a week-long celebration and a mega night occasion, we intention to honour its wealthy cricketing historical past and superb journey. At MCA, we take immense pleasure in celebrating cricket’s legacy and sit up for bringing the complete cricketing neighborhood collectively for this landmark occasion.”
In-built 1974, Wankhede Stadium stands as one of many world’s most iconic cricketing venues, having witnessed monumental moments in cricket historical past. From Sachin Tendulkar’s remaining worldwide match in 2013 to India’s historic 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, the stadium has been house to numerous reminiscences.
Talking on the press convention, MCA secretary Abhay Hadap added, “Wankhede Stadium holds a particular place within the hearts of cricket followers. The Fiftieth-anniversary celebrations are a momentous event for MCA in addition to the complete cricketing fraternity, and I warmly invite all Mumbaikars to hitch within the celebrations.”
As a part of the celebration week, MCA will conduct a cricket match between MCA officers and Consuls Basic, bureaucrats, on January 12. They can even organise a particular lunch for the groundsmen of MCA’s golf equipment and grounds on January 15, celebrating the contributions and dedication of Mumbai cricket’s unsung heroes.
Tickets for the grand present on January 19, 2025 are priced at Rs 300 every and can supply followers a chance to be a part of the historic celebration and witness an thrilling night.
“We have now tickets at nominal costs in order to regulate the inflow of the group and forestall it from turning into a regulation and order drawback. We have now talked with all former internationals from Mumbai, together with Sachin Tendulkar, they usually have communicated their availability for the features,” mentioned the MCA president.
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