The Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai has recorded innumerable instances of cricketing history. But what rings bells is the fact that it is also an important venue for three of India’s greatest cricketers — MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. Coincidentally, each of them, with legends, played their last home Test at the same ground, meaning it was a departure worth remembering.

MS Dhoni – 2013 vs West Indies

 MS Dhoni played his final home Test in November of 2013, against the West Indies, while the public focus was on Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell. While Sachin was obviously the main man, MS Dhoni’s quiet departure meant his was very much in line with his humble and low-key yet selfless style of character. Dhoni led the way in the match, with India winning comfortably. The Wankhede inconspicuously bids farewell to one of India’s most formidable Test captains at home.

Rohit Sharma—2024 vs New Zealand

Rohit Sharma, the sun of Mumbai's cricketing skies, played his last home Test match at Wankhede in early 2024 against New Zealand. It was a full circle moment for Rohit because he also made his international debut in the same city, Mumbai. There was an incredible ambiance in the stadium as the crowd cheered his name as he walked out to bat for the last time at home in front of his fans. He was a picture of grace, calm, and contentment as he came back to the crease to bat his final innings at home, which was full of nostalgia and pride.

Virat Kohli—2024 vs New Zealand

Virat Kohli, the man who wore his fire, passion, and match-winning capability on his sleeve, also concluded his home Test career at Wankhede in 2024, when the atmosphere was electric. He and the fans all understood that they were witnessing the end of a golden era. The fans understood that they were bearing witness to an emotional moment. Kohli departed from the field with great emotions, following a guard of honor and a deafening ovation from thousands of fans, for whom he could only be referred to as the King.

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Wankhede—A Ground of Forever Goodbyes

It's beautiful the way three various legends with distinct personalities and styles of play finished their home Test careers at the same ground. Wankhede has now transcended the status of a cricket ground — it's an emotion lane of tears, memories, and last respects to greatness.

For the fans, these are not merely retirements — they are reminders of how these legends defined Indian cricket. And for Wankhede, it is not merely a cricket stadium, but a testament to the last cheers for icons who sacrificed everything for the nation.