Here`s all that happened during inauguration of Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum

Updated On: 24 August, 2025 01:02 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday inaugurated the Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. Here`s all that happened during the ceremony (Pic: Sujay Shivalkar)

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The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday inaugurated the Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum. Here`s all that happened during the ceremony (Pic: Sujay Shivalkar)

<p>The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed Sharad Pawar Cricket Stadium on the premises of historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai</p>

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The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed Sharad Pawar Cricket Stadium on the premises of historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

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In the beginning, the former players and officials of the board were welcomed by `Dhol Tasha Pathak`

<p>During the ceremony, the two statues of former MCA President, Sharad Pawar, and legendary Team India cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar, were unveiled, which were placed outside the museum</p>

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During the ceremony, the two statues of former MCA President, Sharad Pawar, and legendary Team India cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar, were unveiled, which were placed outside the museum

<p>Later, the `Little Master` himself was seen striking a pose next to his statue. The statue holds a significant importance, as it is sculpted in such a way that Gavaskar is seen celebrating his 10,000th run in the history of Test cricket. He was the first-ever player in the game`s history to achieve the feat</p>

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Later, the `Little Master` himself was seen striking a pose next to his statue. The statue holds a significant importance, as it is sculpted in such a way that Gavaskar is seen celebrating his 10,000th run in the history of Test cricket. He was the first-ever player in the game`s history to achieve the feat

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Gavaskar`s son, Rohan, was also seen posing next to his father`s statue along with his entire family

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Former MCA president, Sharad Pawar, was also snapped next to his statue outside Mumbai`s museum

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Former Mumbai cricketer and Mumbai Indians` bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, was also one of the attendees for the event in the city

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