India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday mentioned that magnitude of T20 World Cup victory dawned on him solely after witnessing a sea of blue able to welcome him and his band of males on the Wankhede Stadium final July. On the twilight of his worldwide profession, the Indian captain would not thoughts getting immersed in a deluge of followers one final time if he can regain the Champions Trophy that he gained in 2013. On Sunday, as Mumbai Cricket Affiliation’s grand celebrations concluded for the completion of Wankhede Stadium’s 50 years, Rohit mentioned sharing the enjoyment of one other such victory with the gang right here could be his want.
“After I wakened the following day after the celebration right here that is once we realised,” Rohit mentioned when requested at what level he actually realised India had gained the World Cup.
“As a result of taking a look at what occurred the day gone by, once we did the parade with so many individuals on the roads watching the workforce, the following day I realised what we did was very, very particular.” “Successful the World Cup and celebrating it along with your individuals is a special factor; you rejoice anyway along with your gamers and groups however celebrating it along with your individuals is a special feeling and I knew that may occur solely as soon as we’re again in Mumbai,” he mentioned.
Rohit mentioned the Indian workforce will quickly be embarking on the Champions Trophy marketing campaign and can attempt to convey one other trophy to the enduring stadium right here.
“We are going to embark on one other match. I’m certain once we attain Dubai (the desires) of 140 crore individuals will probably be behind us, we all know that. We are going to attempt to do every thing we will to convey this trophy (ICC Champions Trophy) again right here on the Wankhede,” he mentioned.
The Indian captain mentioned he all the time wished to convey one other World Cup trophy to Wankhede after witnessing comparable celebrations of 2007 T20 World Cup win right here.
“After we returned from South Africa after successful the (T20) World Cup, I dreamt about successful one other World Cup and bringing it right here,” he mentioned.
“I bear in mind, we have been nonetheless in Barbados after successful the (T20) World Cup and we have been caught there on account of a storm however planning was in course of as to what we’d do as soon as we’re again in India. It was deliberate that we’d go to (New) Delhi (to fulfill the PM) however what after that?” “Nobody knew what to do after that however I wished that World Cup (trophy) ought to come right here at Wankhede. Every of the latest World Cups which we now have gained in 2007 and 2011 have been celebrated at Wankhede and bringing (the trophy) of 2024 was additionally essential for us,” he mentioned.
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar mentioned he nonetheless will get the sensation of “coming to dwelling floor” when he visits the stadium.
“When the Wankhede Stadium was inbuilt 1974, our dressing room was downstairs. After we stepped into the bottom for the primary time for a observe session, it was love at first sight,” he mentioned.
“Previous to that, we have been taking part in on the Brabourne Stadium, which belonged to a membership (Cricket Membership of India). However coming right here, it felt like the house floor of Mumbai cricket. The sensation is all the time totally different when you’ve got a house floor. I nonetheless get that feeling at any time when I come for commentary. My chest swells with satisfaction,” he added.
Sachin Tendulkar mentioned he skilled the identical feelings of taking part in his final Check right here again in 2013 in opposition to West Indies.
“When the schedule for the collection in opposition to West Indies was introduced, I referred to as up Mr N Srinivasan and requested whether or not the second and final match of the collection could possibly be performed at Wankhede as a result of I would like my mom to observe me play my final match,” he mentioned.
“In 30 years, she had by no means watched me play reside and at the moment, her well being was not such that she couldn’t journey to every other venue besides Wankhede. The BCCI, very graciously, accepted that request and my mom and full household could possibly be on the Wankhede on that day. As we speak, after I stepped into the Wankhede, I’m experiencing the identical feelings,” he mentioned.
Tendulkar remarked India, regardless of having reached the ODI World Cup ultimate in 2003, crossed the hurdle solely in 2011 right here at this venue.
“It was with none doubt the perfect second of my life,” he mentioned whereas speaking a couple of image from World Cup successful night time when Tendulkar was hoisted on their shoulders by his teammates.
“Their (referring to Gavaskar) 1983 victory impressed me that even I ought to have a trophy in my hand. We got here near successful the World Cup in 1996 in India and in South Africa in 2003. Nonetheless, we crossed the ultimate hurdle on the Wankhede Stadium at my dwelling floor. Until that time, no host nation had gained the World Cup,” he added.
Ravi Shastri recalled hitting his six sixes off Baroda bowler Tilak Raj by describing it as if he was commentating, whereas the ceremony additionally featured a glittering laser present and musical performances.
A espresso desk e book and a postal stamp have been additionally launched.
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