Rohit Sharma, visibly emotional, honoured his parents at Wankhede Stadium during the unveiling of a stand named after him on Friday. He expressed gratitude for their sacrifices, acknowledging their role in his cricketing journey. Alongside Sharma, Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar were also recognised.
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