In the light of some wonderful news, Mumbai fans will get to rejoice at a stand named after their beloved Mumbaikar player, Ravi Shastri. The Mumbai Cricket Association has reportedly decided to inaugurate
the Ravi Shastri Stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 9. The stand would be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis. Former player Ravi Shastri would also be seen present there to inaugurate his stand.MCA president, Ajinkya Naik is also likely to be present there to honor Shastri’s extensive contributions to the game of cricket as a player, captain, coach and currently a commentator. The Level 1 stand situated directly below the Press Box at Wankhede Stadium will be officially renamed the "Ravi Shastri Stand".
#breaking Ravi Shastri stand to be inaugurated at the Wankhede Stadium 🏟 on April 9 (Thursday) Maharashtra CM @Dev_Fadnavis is set to inaugurate stand named after former India all-rounder & ex-head Coach Ravi Shastri on April 9..same function will also see
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) April 7, 2026
It would be a delight to see the veteran player get a stand in the same stadium where he has set multiple world records in a single match against Baroda during the 1984-85 Ranjit Trophy season. He became the first Indian and second cricketer globally (after Garry Sobers) to hit six consecutive sixes in an over, targeting left-arm spinner Tilak Raj. He scored an unbeaten 200 off 123 balls in just 113 minutes. At the time, this was the fastest-double century in first class cricket history breaking an 81 year old record.
Two gates to be renamed at Wankhede
On the same day, the MCA decided to rename three gates of the Wankhede Stadium, Gate No.3, Gate No.5 and Gate No.6 dedicated to Dilip Sardesai, Diana Edulji and Eknath Solkar respectively.
Gates named after former India women's team captain Diana Edulji, and India's cricketing heroes of 1971, Dilip Sardesai & Eknath Solkar! @MumbaiCricAssoc @ajinkyasnaik
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) April 7, 2026
Sardesai represented Mumbai in 13 Ranji Trophy seasons and played in 10 finals—remarkably, Mumbai never lost a final with him in the side.He scored a pivotal 199 against Rajasthan in the final, securing another title for Mumbai.
Edulji captained Bombay (Mumbai) to multiple titles including the inaugural , Dr. Savitri Solomon Trophy, where she and Laya Francis famously routed Bengal.
In the very first Test match played at Wankhede (India vs. West Indies, January 1975), Solkar scored a courageous 102. This was his only Test century and made him the first Indian centurion at the ground.Known for his "suicide position" at forward short-leg without a helmet, he was a key figure at Wankhede for both Mumbai and India.
