Overview

• Life-size statues of Sunil Gavaskar and Sharad Pawar were unveiled during the museum’s inauguration on August 23 at Wankhede Stadium.
• Rohit Sharma has donated his bat and jersey from the 2023 ODI World Cup, with the items set for display in the museum.
• Sunil Gavaskar, who called the honor overwhelming, has contributed his Dadar Union cap and other memorabilia for exhibition.
• The museum spans roughly 8,000 square feet and features a replica dressing room, a library of rare cricket literature, and digital interactive displays.
• The launch drew praise for preserving Mumbai’s cricket heritage and prompted discussion about naming the museum after an administrator, with Olympian Viren Rasquinha publicly questioning the choice.