# MCA unveils Dilip Sardesai Gate board at Wankhede 2026-08-08T13:06:05+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Mumbai Cricket Association installed a commemorative board for the ‘Dilip Sardesai Gate, Gate No. 3’ at Wankhede Stadium on his 86th birth anniversary. The board was unveiled in the presence of MCA president Ajinkya Naik, Apex Council members, and Sardesai’s family, including his son Rajdeep Sardesai. MCA called Sardesai ‘a true legend of Bombay cricket’. Sardesai, who died in 2007, was the first Indian batter to score a double century overseas, 212 against the West Indies in 1971. He also hit 200 not out against New Zealand in 1965, the first Indian to score a double century after following on. In 30 Tests, he scored 2,001 runs at an average of 39.23. Naik said the board will remind generations of his contribution. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com - rediff.com Tags: BRICS Esports Championship, Dilip Sardesai, Esports Federation of India, Global Esports Games, Mumbai Cricket Association, Wankhede Stadium Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mca-installs-sardesai-gate-board-india-esports-teams-named/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mca-installs-sardesai-gate-board-india-esports-teams-named/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.