Rohit Sharma attempts Bing Shreyas Iyer’s stage display of classic dance moves at Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary [Watch]
Indian ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma he was in a jovial mood as he showed off his stylish dance moves while trying to get Shreyas Iyer on stage. The fun moment took place on Sunday, January 19, during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Indian singer Shekhar Ravjiani was seen energizing the crowd and getting them dancing as he performed a song from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film ‘Om Shanti Om.’ At that moment, Rohit, who was standing with the former head coach of India Ravi Shastriplayfully tried to call Shreyas on stage, showing off his own dance moves.
Here’s a video of the moment (via handle Mumbai Indians):
The golden jubilee celebrations at the Wankhede Stadium saw the presence of cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane and Diana Edulja.
The event also brought together iconic Mumbai cricketers from domestic and international cricket.
“We will try to do everything to bring this back here at the Wankhede” – Rohit Sharma on ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
At the Wankhede Stadium’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Rohit Sharma shared the team’s resolve to do everything possible to win the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophystarting February 19. He expressed his aim to bring the trophy back to the Wankhede, saying (via India Today):
“It has always been a dream to represent the Indian team in any ICC trophy and we will embark on another dream with 150 men with us. I’m sure when we reach Dubai (wishes) of 140 people who will be behind us, we know that. We will try to do everything we can to bring this trophy (ICC Champions Trophy) back here at the Wankhede. “
The Men in Blue have been placed in Group A alongside New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rohit and his team will start their campaign on February 20 against Bangla Tigers. Dubai will host all of India’s games during the tournament.
Edited by Parag Jain