Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede cricket ground celebrated its golden jubilee in grand style on Sunday (January 19) night with a spectacular show that included music, dance, and a spectacular laser show, and it was an unforgettable evening for those in attendance.

The impressive 50 years of the Wankhede Stadium were celebrated by 60 international cricketers from Mumbai, both men and women, as legendary legends joined the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to celebrate the occasion on Sunday (January 19) in style.

Highlights of the Wankhede Stadium’s golden jubilee included the unveiling of a commemorative stamp and the felicitation of Indian cricket captains from Mumbai—Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, and Diana Edulji.

Sunil Gavaskar dances to “Om Shanti Om” at Wankhede Stadium’s 50th Anniversary

Apart from these occasions and traditional festivals that reflect Marathi culture, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar’s dance performance was one of the biggest events in Mumbai. Gavaskar entertained the crowd by dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood song “Om Shanti Om” after the anchor asked him to join in.

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Even Diana Edulji joined in with India’s legendary batsman, as the pair lit the fire with their stride. Sunil Gavaskar was enthralled by the song “Om Shanti Om”, and showed off his singing skills by singing the song at the request of the anchor. Sachin Tendulkar was also singing the song “Om Shanti Om” in a viral video shared by MCA.

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Deewāngi of cricket on Wankhede 😍

PS – Don’t miss Sunny G’s apratim dance! 👌#Wankhade50 | | #MCA | | #Mumbai | | #Cricket pic.twitter.com/t5DllZ9uEC

— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) January 19, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar singing & dancing to the famous song “Om Shanti Om” ❤️

– Beautiful video… !!!! pic.twitter.com/sYWgbReN1Q

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 20, 2025

It felt like a cricket stadium in Mumbai: Sunil Gavaskar

Meanwhile, Sunil Gavaskar said the Wankhede stadium is very special to his heart as the batsman revealed how it was “love at first sight”. Gavaskar said on the occasion as reported by the Times of India: “When the Wankhede Stadium was built in 1974, our dressing room was on the ground floor. When we got down to try it out for the first time, it was love at first sight.”

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The former Indian captain added, “Before that, we were playing at the Brabourne Stadium, which belonged to the club (Cricket Club of India). But coming here, it feels like a Mumbai cricket ground. The feeling is always different when you have a home. I still feel it.” that feeling when I come to comment. It feels like home, and I feel so good. My chest swells with pride.”

History at Wankhede Stadium in brief

Apart from the players in Mumbai, the Wankhede Stadium also holds a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers as it celebrated India’s maiden T20 World Cup win under MS Dhoni in 2007 and also witnessed the 2011 World Cup victory. victory with a memorable six against Sri Lanka.

Recently, the stadium honored the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup in 2024. Interestingly, Wankhede was inaugurated in January 1975 for the fifth and final Test of the tournament against West Indies. The stadium has also hosted 63 international matches to date, including 27 Tests, 28 ODIs, and eight T20Is, as well as numerous domestic matches and Indian Premier League (IPL) clashes.