Rajeev Shukla Responds to Aaditya Thackeray’s World Cup Final Venue Remark

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla addressed Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray’s comment about hosting the World Cup final in Mumbai. Shukla stated that the final cannot be confined to one venue and emphasized the rotational nature of hosting such events.

Celebration in Mumbai

After the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, arrived in Mumbai, they celebrated their T20 World Cup victory with an open-top bus parade from Marine Drive to Wankhede Stadium. Fans turned up in large numbers, dancing and celebrating the team’s success.

Thackeray’s Remark

Aaditya Thackeray mentioned that Mumbai sent a strong message to the BCCI, suggesting that the World Cup final should be held in the state. He expressed this sentiment on social media, stating, “Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai!”

Shukla’s Response

Rajeev Shukla thanked the people of Mumbai for their support and explained that the decision on the final venue is based on rotation and stadium capacity. He noted that other cities like Kolkata have also hosted finals and that Mumbai remains a priority for BCCI.

Future Plans

India will defend their title and co-host the T20 World Cup in 2026 along with Sri Lanka. The celebration in Mumbai showcased the city’s passion for cricket and the support for the Indian team.