The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to give special respect to two veteran names of Indian cricket. MCA has announced that sculptures of Sunil Gavaskar and Sharad Pawar will be installed soon at the prestigious Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This statue will be installed at the entrance of the recently built MCA Cricket Museum. This decision was announced on Thursday, July 31, which cricket fans are appreciating wholeheartedly.
Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum is making MCA
The Cricket Museum, being built by MCA, is named “MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum”, which will be inaugurated by the end of July. In this museum, not only Gavaskar, but also the statue of Sharad Pawar, former president of BCCI and MCA, will also be installed. In this museum, stories, achievements and memorable moments of veterans who contributed to cricket for Mumbai and India will be cherished.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Statue at Museum Gate
MCA has informed that Sunil Gavaskar’s Statue will be installed at the entrance of this museum. Former India captain and Little Master Sunil Gavaskar reacted an emotional response to this and thanked MCA. He said, “I can’t tell in words how much honor it is for me. I am very happy and it is a matter of pride for me.
Sharad Pawar will also get permanent respect
MCA has dedicated the museum to former BCCI President, MCA president and currently NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Given the contribution of his years to cricket administration, this museum will honor his thinking and vision.
What did MCA president say?
The president of the Mumbai Cricket Association also said that this museum will show the heritage and pride of Mumbai cricket. The Statue of Gavaskar will be a symbol of conflict, dedication and resolution. This will inspire young players to dream big and achieve them and Sharad Pawar’s contribution will also be remembered forever.
Gavaskar’s record
Test Cricket- 125 matches, 10122 runs, 34 centuries, 45 half -centuries, best: 236 not out
ODI Cricket- 108 matches, 3092 runs, 1 century, 27 half -centuries, best: 103 not out
Gavaskar became the first player in the world to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He was considered the most trusted and technically strong batsman of his era.
Sharad Pawar’s contribution to cricket
Former President, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)
Former Chairman, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Former President, International Cricket Council (ICC)
Currently Chairman of NCP (Nationalist Congress Party)
During his tenure, India organized the 2011 World Cup and the domestic cricket structure was strengthened.
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