Women’s cricket in India for the last 23 years (Indian Women’s Cricket Team) Veteran female player Mithali Raj said goodbye to her cricket career. She had already retired from the T20 format but on Wednesday she put a full stop on her Test and ODI career as well. Mithali (Mithali Raj) He scored a record 7805 runs in 232 ODIs in his international career. He also represented India in 12 Tests and 89 T20 Internationals.
The 39-year-old batsman has already retired from the T20 format and was expected to retire after India’s campaign in the One Day International World Cup ended in March. On Mithali’s retirement, cricketers from all over the world including India congratulated her for a wonderful career. Former Australian cricketer wrote an emotional post on Mithali Raj’s retirement.
Congratulations to Mithali Raj for a wonderful career
Former India captain and veteran bowler Anil Kumble congratulated Mithali for her new innings. He said, ‘Mithali Raj, congratulations to you on a wonderful career. You are an inspiration and role model for many. Wishing you all the best for your new innings.
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on a glorious career. You are a role model and an inspiration to many. Wishing you the very best in your second innings
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 8, 2022
You are an inspiration to many! Wish you the best for your future. #ThankYouMithaliRaj
Former Australian player Lisa Sthalekar expressed grief over the retirement of Mithali Raj by tweeting. He wrote, ‘Though you know this day will come but still you feel sad. A brilliant player who brought laurels to India in world cricket. Loved playing against you, glad to see you working hard to keep up with the young players. Congratulations on the new innings.
Even though you know this day is coming, you can’t help but feel a little sad
, An amazing player that put cricket on the map especially in
Loved playing against you & enjoyed watching you adapt your game to keep up with all these youngsters. Enjoy the next phase Mithali xx https://t.co/QIK9nE1Vdo
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 8, 2022
NCA President and former Indian player VVS Laxman tweeted and wrote, ‘Very few cricketers can fulfill the dream of playing for India. You represented India for 23 years. You have been a pillar of women’s cricket in India who guided the careers of many girls. Congratulations Mithali for a wonderful career to you.
Indian batsman Suresh Raina also thanked Mithali for her contribution to women’s cricket. He wrote, ‘Mithali Raj you are an icon and inspiration in the true sense. Congratulations for your contribution to Indian cricket. May whatever happens in your life ahead bring a lot of happiness.
An icon and true inspiration to so many @M_Raj03 congratulations for an illustrious career and for your contribution to Indian cricket.Whatever comes next for you, may it bring you the same joy and fulfillment.
#WomensCricket pic.twitter.com/u93bk0SuA3– Suresh Raina
Shikhar Dhawan also congratulated Mithali Raj for her illustrious career and called her an example for the players of the country. He wrote, ‘You are an example for cricketers around the world. Wishing you all the best for the life ahead.
Congratulations on a marvelous career @M_Raj03
Youve been a fine example for cricketers across the country. Good luck for whatever lies ahead
https://t.co/VuHla1691e
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 8, 2022
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