"India, India Ki Awaaz....": Shikhar Dhawan's Heartfelt Tribute To Iconic Wankhede Stadium

Former Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan shared a heartfelt tribute for Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, which is completing its 50 years on Sunday, saying that the stadium has been a witness to many unforgettable moments and its energy is just as good as it has always been. Dhawan reminisced about the numerous unforgettable moments and the electrifying atmosphere of the iconic Wankhede Stadium in his Instagram post. In his caption, Dhawan emphasized the electric atmosphere of the stadium, with the chants of "India! India!" still ringing in the air, reflecting the undying passion of Indian cricket fans.

"Half a century of the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with so many unforgettable moments. 'India! India!' ki awaaz... Wankhede ki hawa mein aaj bhi woh Josh hai! #50YearsOfWankhede," said the caption of Dhawan's post.

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The video Dhawan shared along with the post also captured a special moment, where the crowd is seen chanting "Gabbar! Gabbar!" in celebration of their favourite cricketer. In return, Shikhar, ever the fan favourite, respectfully honours the crowd's love with his signature 'Thigh Five' celebration, acknowledging the unwavering support from his supporters.

In four matches Dhawan has played at the venue, he has made 176 runs at an average of 44.00, with best score of 74 and two half-centuries to his name.

Over the years, Wankhede Stadium has been the site of some of the most significant cricketing events in India's history including the memorable 2011 World Cup win. Dhawan's tribute further cements the stadium's special place in the hearts of millions of fans.

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