MCA Unveils Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at Wankhede Stadium

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Saturday unveiled the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the city’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, marking a formal celebration of Mumbai’s long-standing contribution to the sport. The 8,000-square-foot facility combines a collection of physical memorabilia with interactive exhibits and digital presentations, and will be open to the public from September 22, 2025 through online bookings, with ticket details to be announced soon. At the museum’s grand entrance, life-size statues of Sharad Pawar and Sunil Gavaskar greet visitors, underscoring the connection between administration, leadership and on-field excellence in Mumbai cricket.

The museum’s design aims to capture a broad arc of the city’s cricketing history. It features sections dedicated to India’s cricketing stalwarts, milestones by women players, World Cup triumphs, administrators and their roles, as well as the MCA’s member clubs. A notable highlight is a priceless trove of memorabilia donated by Mumbai’s cricketing legends, presented alongside an audiovisual experience centre that blends nostalgia with modern technology. The goal, according to organizers, is to provide an immersive journey...