Ritika Sajdeh
The stand was inaugurated in the name of Indian ODI team captain Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 16 May. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present during this inauguration ceremony. The Mumbai Cricket Association officially inaugurated the stands in the name of Rohit Sharma, Sharad Pawar and former batsman Ajit Wadekar on this special occasion. Along with this, a lounge was also inaugurated at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika Sajdeh became emotional
In fact, when the stand was being inaugurated in the name of Rohit at the inauguration ceremony of this stand, all the people of his family were present there. During this time, his wife Ritika Sajdeh’s eyes were named. Rohit Sharma’s parents and wife Ritika Sajdeh was also present on the stage at the inauguration ceremony. Rohit put forward the parents and inaugurated the stand. At the same time, Ritika became emotional during this time and she was seen crying for some time. This video of Ritika is becoming quite viral on social media.
What did Rohit Sharma say after the stand was inaugurated?
After the inauguration of the stand, Rohit Sharma shared his heart with fans. Rohit said that he never thought that there would be a stand in this stadium in his name. Wankhede is an iconic stadium, where he has spent many memorable moments. Rohit further said that this day is even more special for him because his parents, brothers and wife are present here. He will always be grateful for the sacrifice he has made for Rohit. He told that the team of Mumbai Indians is also here and they will now practice with them on this ground.
India won two ICC titles under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy
Under the captaincy of Rohit, India has won the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Champions Trophy 2025. He has retired from T20 format and test, he will now be seen playing only in ODI format. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Team India managed to reach the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the final of the World Test Championship. But in the final of both the tournament, he received a crushing defeat at the hands of Australia.
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