• Suryakumar Yadav's touching tribute to Rohit Sharma after Wankhede Stadium stand named in his honour.

  • Rohit was rewarded with the feat for his remarkable contributions to Indian cricket as a player and leader.

Suryakumar Yadav pens heartfelt tribute to Rohit Sharma on stand inauguration
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (Image Source: X)

Mumbai Indians’ (MI) star batter and Indian T20I mainstay, Suryakumar Yadav, shared a heartfelt message for his long-time teammate and friend Rohit Sharma, following a special moment at the Wankhede Stadium. The tribute came after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honored Rohit by naming a stand after him at the iconic venue.

The gesture recognizes Rohit’s outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, particularly his deep-rooted connection with Mumbai and his achievements across all formats of the game. Suryakumar, known for his camaraderie with Rohit on and off the field, took to social media to express his pride and admiration.

Suryakumar Yadav lauds Rohit Sharma’s cricketing journey 

Sky took to Instagram to express that that Rohit has achieved remarkable feats on the cricket field, transitioning from a finisher to an opener and ultimately becoming the captain of the Indian team. He has been an inspiration and a source of pride in every role he has taken on. As a rare leader who leads by example, Rohit has transformed the game for the better.

Congratulations @rohitsharma45 on achieving incredible things on the cricket ground, from finisher to opener to our captain, you have been an inspiration and our pride, in every role. Very rarely comes a leader who leads from the front, and changes the game for better” Sky wrote.

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Surykumar terms Rohit as ‘game changer’

He also added that Rohit has not only changed the dynamics of cricket but also revolutionized the approach, attitude, dressing room atmosphere, and the team itself, redefining the role of a captain. Good things happen to good people, and Rohit deserves all the accolades and more. His contributions have made Wankhede Stadium even more iconic.

“You are that leader, who has changed not just the game, but the approach, the attitude, the dressing room atmosphere, the team and redefined the role of a captain. Like I have said before, good things happen to good people, and you deserve it all and more. Wankhede just got even more iconic,” added Suryakumar.

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