‘Wankhede just got more iconic’: Suryakumar Yadav's emotional tribute to Rohit Sharma

As the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured Rohit Sharma by renaming a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after him, tributes flowed in from all corners — but none more touching than the one from his longtime Mumbai Indians and India teammate, Suryakumar Yadav. Taking to Instagram, Suryakumar poured his heart out in a message that encapsulated the admiration and bond shared between the two cricketers. "Congratulations @rohitsharma45 on achieving incredible things on the cricket ground — from finisher to opener to our captain, you have been an inspiration and our pride, in every role." "Very rarely comes a leader who leads from the front, and changes the game for better. You are that leader, who has changed not just the game, but the approach, the attitude, the dressing room atmosphere, the team and redefined the role of a captain," Surya continued.Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The emotional tribute didn’t stop there. Reflecting on Rohit’s journey and character, he added, "Like I have said before, good things happen to good people, and you deserve it all and more. Wankhede just got even more iconic."The post came shortly after the MCA inaugurated the Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede formerly Divecha Pavilion Level 3 celebrating the local boy from Borivali who rose to global greatness. The dedication comes on the heels of Rohit's latest triumph: leading India to victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.Suryakumar Yadav was present with his wife during Rohit Sharma stand name reveal ceremony. In a ceremony attended by the full Mumbai Indians squad and dignitaries including MI owner Akash Ambani, Rohit's legacy was lauded not just for statistics, over 19,700 international runs, 49 centuries, and five IPL titles but for his impact as a leader and mentor.