 "Mithali Raj")
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:
In India, the name Mithali Raj has been synonymous to women's cricket. You have been an inspiration to millions all over the world. My best wishes to you for your future endeavours @M_Raj03. pic.twitter.com/kchguzAB8E
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on a marvellous career @M_Raj03 You’ve 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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To play for India is a dream a very few fulfill and to be able represent the nation for 23 years is just amazing.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 8, 2022
You have been a pillar to Women’s Cricket in India and have shaped the lives of many young girls.
Many congratulations on a phenomenal career @M_Raj03. https://t.co/jVHmMTW2YP
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on one beautiful journey. Fortunate to have played alongside. You’ve inspired oodles of young girls to take up the sport. Your name shall remained etched forever in the hearts of cricket fans. Well played, truly. #mithaliraj pic.twitter.com/rC5coLutSc
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) June 8, 2022
You can be very proud of your career. A true legend and and a hero who inspired millions to dream about playing cricket. Congratulations and best wishes for your new innings @M_Raj03 #Legend #CricketTwitter https://t.co/Lh8VNAAx5h
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 8, 2022
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_Raj03. Good luck for your second innings pic.twitter.com/dQYTP8fMxd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 8, 2022
"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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