Wankhede Stadium celebrated its 50th anniversary with an event hosted by the Mumbai Cricket Association, featuring Rohit Sharma's playful antics and heartfelt speeches. Cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar were honored. Rohit promised to bring the 2025 Champions Trophy to Wankhede, and Ravi Shastri reminisced about his six-sixes feat from 1985.
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