Some legendary Indian cricketers left their impact beyond the scorecards and records, which earned them an everlasting tribute. Their legacies live on the stadiums where they created their cricketing magic.

Curious to know the ones who had their contributions honored with their names on a stadium stand or pavilion? Scroll down to discover the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is one among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Sachin Tendulkar Stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE. Image | NDTV

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, has 2 stands named after him. He was also honoured with a gate named after him at the Sydney Cricket Ground, unveiled on his 50th birthday.

Sachin Tendulkar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sachin Tendulkar Stand: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is among the 16 Indian cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Virat Kohli posing in front of the pavilion named after him at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Virat Kohli was honored for his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket with a pavilion named after him in his home city, Delhi.

Virat Kohli Pavilion: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

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3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — MS Dhoni Pavilion at the JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi. Image | Instagram

Honoring the hometown hero, MS Dhoni Pavilion was named as a tribute to his legendary captaincy and achievements.

MS Dhoni Pavilion: JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

4. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Rohit Sharma stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram

Acknowledging Rohit Sharma's elegant batting and leadership for India, the stand named after him at the Wankhede is a recent addition, inaugurated in 2025.

Rohit Sharma Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

5. Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Sourav Ganguly stand at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Instagram

Sourav Ganguly stand, unveiled in 2017, is a tribute to dada, not only for his influential captaincy, but also for his contributions as the former president of CAB and BCCI.

Sourav Ganguly Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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6. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Alamy

The pavilion named after Sunil Gavaskar stands as a lasting tribute for the cricketing legend.

Sunil Gavaskar Pavilion: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — The inaugural of stands named after Yuvraj Singh, along with teammate Harbhajan Singh at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram

The world cup hero and local boy of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, was honored with a joint ceremony where two stands were named after him and his teammate, Harbhajan Singh.

Yuvraj Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

8. Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh is one among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Harbhajan Singh Stand at the PCA Stadium, Punjab. Image | Instagram

The legendary spin master and Punjab's homeboy, Harbhajan Singh, received this everlasting tribute when a stand was named after him in 2022.

Harbhajan Singh Stand: PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, Punjab

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9. VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — VVS Laxman Pavilion at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Facebook

Known for his elegant batting style, VVS Laxman was given the tribute with a pavilion named after him at his hometown (Hyderabad).

VVS Laxman Pavilion: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

10. Mohammad Azharuddin

Mohammad Azharuddin is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Mohammad Azharuddin posing in front of his stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Image | Crossbill

The former captain of Indian team, Mohammad Azharuddin, was honored with a stand at his beloved ground in his homecity, Hyderabad.

Mohammad Azharuddin Stand: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

11. Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Jhulan Goswami posing in front of the stand named after her at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Twitter

In 2023, Eden Gardens celebrated and honored the legendary pride of Bengal, Jhulan Goswami. Her name stands as the only woman on this list to achieve this milestone.

Jhulan Goswami Stand: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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12. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Gautam Gambhir Stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Image | TOI

From crucial role in World Cup victories for India, to his role as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir truly deserves the stand named after him in his home ground.

Gautam Gambhir Stand: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

13. Dilip Vengsarkar

Dilip Vengsarkar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Dilip Vengsarkar Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Wankhede holds the name of many spectacular players and Dilip Vengsarkar is one of them. It celebrates he golden moments in cricket.

Dilip Vengsarkar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

14. Vijay Merchant

Vijay Merchant is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Vijay Merchant Stand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Image | Instagram

Yet another elegant player to have a stand named after them at the Wankhede. Vijay Merchant's quality contributions are highly appreciated.

Vijay Merchant Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

15. Ajit Wadekar

Ajit Wadekar is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Ajit Wadekar Stand alongside Sharad Pawar Stand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The former Indian captain and influential figure, Ajit Wadekar, holds a prestigious stand named after him, alongside Sharad Pawar.

Ajit Wadekar Stand: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

16. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is among the 16 cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium | sportzpoint.com — Virender Sehwag Gate at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

While we discuss stands or pavilions, it is worth noting that the gate no. 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium was named after the legendary cricketer, Virender Sehwag, as a tribute.

Virended Sehwag GATE: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

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