Before India’s ODI World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Captain Rohit Sharma expressed his special connection to the venue. He expressed his emotions in a video issued by the ICC. Rohit attributes his development as a player to what he learned at Wankhede. He also noted that the deep passion of the people of Mumbai for cricket is clear from the lively atmosphere in the stadium..

“Wankhede is my favorite venue. I owe my development as a cricketer to this place. The support from cricket-loving Mumbaikars is incredible. The North Stand, in particular, is famous, and the people there are genuine cricket fans,” Rohit said to ICC.

In the ongoing tournament, India, known as the ‘Men in Blue,’ has performed exceptionally well. Rohit Sharma’s team is currently at the top of the standings, having not lost a single match. In their previous game against England, Rohit Sharma played a crucial role by scoring 87 runs in the first innings. In the second innings, Mohammed Shami took four wickets, and Jasprit Bumrah dismissed three top English batsmen, securing a 100-run victory. Rohit Sharma was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his remarkable performance.