'Wankhede ki hawa mein..': Shikhar Dhawan shares nostalgic tribute on stadium's golden jubilee
Updated On: 19 January, 2025 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The landmark occasion has prompted tributes from numerous former cricketers, politicians, and Mumbai residents, celebrating the ground that has been the stage for some of Indian cricket's most historic moments
Wankhede stadium, Shikhar Dhawan in action (Pic: AFP)
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marked the 50th anniversary of Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium with an Instagram post on Sunday, celebrating its rich history and enduring legacy.
The construction of the Wankhede Stadium began in 1974 under the initiative of SK Wankhede, a politician and then-secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Remarkably, the stadium was completed in just 13 months and inaugurated in time to host the final bilateral Test of the 1974-75 series between India and the West Indies in 1975.
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