MS Dhoni Winning Six: The Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council has decided to build a Victory Memorial at the Wankhede Stadium to commemorate the World Cup victory.
MS Dhoni Winning Six: Dhoni’s winning six memorial: 12 years ago today on April 2, 2011 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Team India defeated Sri Lanka to win the ODI Cricket World Cup for the second time. Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India won the ODI World Cup after 28 years. No Indian can forget this historical moment. The Mumbai Cricket Association Apex Council has decided to build a small victory memorial at the Wankhede Stadium to commemorate the 2011 World Cup victory.
Team India won with a huge six hit by MS Dhoni. However, it was decided to name the seat in the stands where the ball landed after Dhoni. Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit a six in the final match and the dream of crores of Indians including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar came true.
Mumbai Cricket Association to honor Dhoni
Mumbai Cricket Association Secretary Ajinkya Naik said that Chennai Super Kings will face Mumbai Indians on April 8 during the IPL tournament. On that day, former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after a long time. Nayak announced that the Mumbai Cricket Association will honor Dhoni for his services to Indian cricket and for helping India win the World Cup in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in 2011.
MCA president Amol Kale has decided to build a victory memorial at the place where Dhoni’s ball hit in the 2011 World Cup final. The proposal was supported by Secretary Ajinkya Naik and other members. Later this decision was taken. MCA Secretary Ajinkya Naik stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an inspiration to crores of Indians.
Nayak said that the World Cup victory is great and inspires every young cricketer. He said that the motive behind building the Vijay memorial was to celebrate the success of Indian cricket and to motivate the cricketers to give their best for the country. He said that when Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrives in Mumbai, a felicitation program will also be held at the Wankhede Stadium.
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