Wankhede Stadium’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations Announced by Mumbai Cricket Association

The week-long festivities, starting January 12, 2025, will honor the stadium's rich cricketing legacy with special events, performances, and commemorations.

• The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will host week-long celebrations from January 12 to January 19, 2025, to commemorate Wankhede Stadium's 50th anniversary.
• A special logo was unveiled to mark the milestone, and a commemorative postal stamp and coffee table book honoring the stadium's legacy will be released on January 19.
• The grand finale on January 19 will feature performances by artists Ajay-Atul and Avadhoot Gupte, a laser show, and appearances by cricket legends and Bollywood celebrities.
• Key events include a cricket match between MCA officials and government representatives on January 12, and a lunch on January 15 to honor groundsmen and other unsung contributors to Mumbai cricket.
• Wankhede Stadium, built in 1974, has hosted iconic moments in cricket history, including Sachin Tendulkar's final international match and India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph.

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