Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray (second from left), his wife Rashmi (extreme left on stage), former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar (third from left), his wife Manali, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, his wife Marshneil, former Mumbai Cricket Association President Sharad Pawar and MCA chief Vijay Patil (extreme right) during the naming of the North Stand after Vengsarkar at the Wankhede Stadium yesterday

Sunil Gavaskar was at his inimitable best when his turn came to speak at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. The legendary Indian opener was honoured with a hospitality box named after him at the Churchgate ground to celebrate 50 years of his Test match debut (March 6, 1971 v West Indies) by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The hospitality box is located next to the commentary box.