Watch: “It’s a big honour…” – Ravi Shastri reacts after Wankhede stand naming ahead of MI vs RCB IPL 2026 clash

There was a special moment that took place at the Wankhede Stadium as a stand was named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured him for his long contribution to Indian cricket. The ceremony was attended by big names like Sunil Gavaskar and Suryakumar Yadav.

Along with Shastri, MCA also honoured other legends of Mumbai cricket. Stadium gates were named after Diana Edulji, Eknath Solkar, and Dilip Sardesai. This was done to recognise their contribution to Indian cricket over the years.

The event was held ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and MCA officials were also present. The decision to honour these legends was taken earlier by the MCA council.

Ravi Shastri expresses gratitude after special recognition at Wankhede

Ravi Shastri said he felt very proud after this honor. He thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association and said, “It is a big honour for me. One has to work very hard for this moment. I am very proud.”

He also spoke about his long journey with the stadium. Shastri said he has been coming to Wankhede for 45 years, playing cricket and being part of many roles. He said the history of Mumbai cricket and the names on the stands make this honour even more special and difficult to achieve.

Shastri also shared his memories and emotions. He said there are countless memorable moments at this ground and it is a place where he has experienced everything in cricket. He added that getting his name on the stand is not easy and thanked MCA again for this special recognition.

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MI set to face RCB in blockbuster IPL 2026 encounter

Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a big IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, will look to recover after losing their last matches. Playing at home will be important for them. They will be looking to return to winning ways.

Rajat Patidar, leading RCB, are high on confidence going into this match after winning the IPL 2025. The MI and RCB rivalry is a thrilling one and is always decided in big moments. Players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli add more excitement to the game. Fans are eagerly waiting for this high-voltage clash.

Historically, Mumbai Indians have a better head-to-head record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. MI have won 19 games whereas RCB have won 15 matches out of 34 games played so far against each other. On the Wankhede Stadium, MI dominate with an 8-4 win record, however, RCB ended their streak of losses last season, making this clash even more interesting.