Indian Women's Cricket Team captain Mithali Raj announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket.
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On Wednesday, Indian Women’s Cricket Team captain Mithali Raj announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket. The veteran India batter has been one of the pillars of the national side for more than two decades, since her debut for her country way back in 1999. Raj, 39, played 333 matches for India across three formats. She has featured in 12 Test matches, making one century, while in the One Day International format, she amassed 7,805 runs which came at an average of 50.68 as well. In the shortest format, she has 2,364 runs, with 17 half-centuries with the top score of 97 not out as well.
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However, Mithali Raj started leading Team India since 2004, becoming an inspiration for the younger generations of female cricketers. In a statement shared on social media, she said: “I set out as a little girl on a journey to wear the India blues, as representing your country is the highest honour. The journey was full of highs and some lows. Each event taught me something unique and the last 23 years have been the most fulfilling, challenging and enjoyable years of my life.”
“Like all journeys, this one too must come to an end. I feel now is the perfect time to call curtains on my playing career as the team is in the capable hands of some very talented young players, and the future of Indian cricket is bright,” Mithali Raj further added.
However, as soon as the news came of her retirement, everyone started wishing her as well.
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