Cricket is all about the love and passion that the game garners from its fans. Some of the most historic moments come at the crossroads of the roar and cheers of millions of cricket fans around the world. When it comes to Indian cricket, the fans are the heart of the game. Over the years, it has become one of the most famous stadiums in the country, Wankhede Stadium He gave cricket fans memories they will carry throughout their lives. Now, as the stadium has completed its 50th birthday, fans have recreated an evergreen memory of the past Sachin Tendulkar-The greatest hitter in the history of the game.
Chants of “Sachin, Sachin” take over the Wankhede Stadium
There is no doubt that Sachin was one of the greatest players ever to play in international cricket, if not the greatest. His batting records and on-field presence were historic in their own sense. Fans adore the former Indian cricketer and many are elevating him to a nickname God of cricket. The most exciting moment when Sachin was on the field came when the crowd erupted in chants of his name and supported him wholeheartedly.
Something similar happened almost 13 years after he retired from all forms of cricket. During the golden jubilee celebrations of Wankhede Stadium, the fans started cheering “Sachin..Sachin” In a familiar way once the legendary cricketer takes to the stage.
Sachin arrived at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium, which apart from being witness to a number of historic moments in Indian cricket, is also the home of the Indian cricket team. Mumbai Indians– The former IPL franchise for which Sachin played from 2008 to 2013.
Sachin was joined by the likes of the former Indian pacer Ravi ShastriThe legendary mixture Sunil GavaskarIndian skipper Rohit Sharma And many other local players.
Read also: Rohit Sharma expresses his dream of achieving World Cup glory at the iconic Wankhede Stadium
Here's the video
Sachin Sachin cheers in Wankhede during the 50th anniversary celebration of Wankhede Stadium 💙🔥🔥#wankidi50pic.twitter.com/X85Sf2YINf
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Wankhede Stadium turns 50: a look back at the ground's famous roots
The Wankhede Stadium, located in Mumbai, is one of the most iconic stadiums in Indian cricket. Its history dates back to the 1970s, when it arose as a result of a dispute between… Cricket Club of India (CCI) and Bombay Cricket Association (BCA). BCA built the 45,000-capacity stadium, located just a mile from CCI's Brabourne Stadium, which had hosted 17 Test matches until then. Wankhede's opening Test in the 1974–75 season saw the West Indies dominate India.
India's first taste of victory on the field came in 1976, against… New ZealandOver the years, it has become the site of many memorable historical roles and moments. Gavaskar 205 against West Indies and Alvin CalichranThe 187 hits he hit in the 1978-79 series are etched in his history, as are Ian BothamAll-round performance in the 1980 Jubilee Test, where England were victorious. Vinod Kambli He holds the record for the highest score by an Indian at Wankhede, with 224 against England in 1992-93. Shastri also made headlines in 1984-85 by hitting six sixes in a quick double century, a first-class record.
Wankhede's coastal location gave an early advantage to swing bowlers, especially in the morning and late sessions when the sea breeze kicks in, although this effect has been reduced following the refurbishment of the stands ahead of the 2011 World Cup. Traditionally, the pitch at Wankhede has been conducive to scoring runs, but the red soil offers Some help for the spinners during the latter stages of the Test match.
With stands named after cricket legends such as Vijay MerchantGavaskar, and Sachin, the Wankhede Stadium remains an essential part of Mumbai's cricketing identity and a place where some of the sport's greatest performances have unfolded.
