Watch: Rohit Sharma's Parents, Wife Break Down At Unveiling Of His Stand At Wankhede Stadium

A moist-eyed Rohit Sharma on Friday thanked his parents in an emotionally-charged voice before escorting them to the stage to unveil the stand at the Wankhede Stadium that displayed their son's name in bold letters. Rohit was not the superstar cricketer but a loving son, giving the ultimate acknowledgment of the sacrifices his parents made to help him realise his dreams. “It's going to be even more special, to have my family here, parents, brother, wife. I am grateful and thankful for whatever they have sacrificed for me,” Rohit said in a ceremony organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Rohit Sharma's parents got emotional after seeing their son's success.

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#WATCH | Mumbai | Rohit Sharma stands unveiled at Wankhede stadium. Indian ODI men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his family, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, and others, are also present.

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The 38-year-old then watched from side his father and mother along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pressing a switch that lifted the veil from the Rohit Sharma stand, accompanied by colourful fireworks and a shower of confettis.

Ritika, Rohit's wife, stood beside him soaking in the moment with a wide smile radiating her pride and satisfaction.

Apart from Rohit, former India skipper Ajit Wadekar, and ex-BCCI president Sharad Pawar too were honoured with stands donning their names.

For Rohit, it was a moment he dreamt from childhood, to get mentioned in the same breath as some of the towering names of Indian cricket.

He was chuffed to the core too.

"What is going to happen today, I have never dreamed of. As a