Mithali bids adieu to int'l career, cricket world 'inspired' by her

The Indian cricket fraternity hailed Mithali Raj as "true legend" and an "inspiration" to millions after she bid adieu to international cricket.

Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj
Press Trust of India Mumbai
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 08 2022 | 9:00 PM IST

The Indian cricket fraternity hailed Mithali Raj as "true legend" and an "inspiration" to millions after she bid adieu to international cricket.

In her 23-year-long eventful career, Mithali positively influenced the perception about women's cricket.

Here is a compilation of tweets, posted by current and former cricketers.

India wicket-keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik:

Flamboyant India opener Shikhar Dhawan: Former India batter and NCA head VVS Laxman: Former India all-rounder Reema Malhotra: Former India pacer RP Singh:
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer:

"Towards the end of her career, Mithali had been in form longer than some of her teammates had been alive:) That's how long she served Indian Cricket. Congratulations and thank you @M_Raj02. Good luck for your second innings.

 

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Topics :Mithali RajIndia cricket teamWomen cricket India

First Published: Jun 08 2022 | 5:25 PM IST

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