Legendary India Girls’s Nationwide Cricket Group batter and captain Mithali Raj has introduced her retirement from all types of cricket. The Indian cricketing icon had already retired from the shorter format of the sport in September 2019.
Mithali performed 232 ODIs, 12 Assessments and 89 T20I for the India Girls’s Nationwide Cricket Group and scored 7805 runs at a median of fifty.7 in ODIs, 699 runs at a median of 43.68 in Assessments and 2364 runs in T20Is at a median of 37.52.
Mithali Raj is the very best run-scorer within the historical past of ladies’s worldwide cricket and she or he has been awarded by Arjuna, Padma Shri & Khel Ratna awards.
Mithali Raj additionally holds a number of information in Girls’s cricket as she is the very best run-scorer in Girls’s ODIs and she or he is the participant to take part in most WODIs.
Additionally, she holds the document for many wins as a captain in Girls’s ODIs and she or he is the participant to smash most centuries for India in Girls’s ODIs.
The 39-year-old took to Twitter on Wednesday, June 8 to make her retirement announcement. She said that it was an honour for her to symbolize India on the highest stage and added that she would keep concerned within the recreation even after her retirement and can contribute to the expansion of ladies’s cricket all around the world.
“I set out as just a little woman on the journey to put on the India blues as representing your nation is the very best honour. The journey was filled with highs and a few lows. Every occasion taught me one thing distinctive and the final 23 years have been essentially the most fulfilling, difficult, & pleasant years of my life.”
“Like all journeys, this one too should come to an finish. In the present day is the day I retire from all types of Worldwide Cricket. Every time I stepped out on the sphere, I gave my best possible with the intent to assist India win. I’ll all the time cherish the chance given to me to symbolize the tricolour,” she wrote in a message posted on Twitter.
“It was an honour to have led the group for therefore a few years. It positively formed me as an individual & hopefully helped form Indian Girls’s Cricket as effectively. This journey might have ended however one other one beckons as I’d love to remain concerned within the recreation I really like and contribute to the expansion of Girls’s Cricket in India and the world over,” she additional talked about.
Thanks for all of your love & assist over time!
I sit up for my 2nd innings together with your blessing and assist. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022
Right here’s How Twitter Reacted To Mithali Raj’s Retirement:
Congratulations and thanks for every thing
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) June 8, 2022
Completely happy Retirement Legends@M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/pPObPm5Xl9
— Rohit Singh
(@mitendra6636) June 8, 2022
She is really an Indian legend
Completely happy retirement @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/15mw3Ozpzv— DHRUVI (@_dhruvirat718_) June 8, 2022
Completely happy retirement legend. You’ve set an instance for girls not solely in our nation however all over the world. Greatest needs on your 2nd innings! https://t.co/D8SZgwCYxq
— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) June 8, 2022
Mithali Raj retires from all codecs of the sport, Thanks legend.
#MithaliRaj pic.twitter.com/9VPm3NiGGg
— Shivam Jaiswal
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on one stunning journey. Lucky to have performed alongside. You’ve impressed oodles of younger ladies to take up the game. Your identify shall remained etched perpetually within the hearts of cricket followers. Effectively performed, really.
#mithaliraj pic.twitter.com/rC5coLutSc
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) June 8, 2022
23 12 months Lengthy Worldwide journey has come to an finish
#CricketTwitter #MithaliRaj pic.twitter.com/lj6Mx98cJH
— Feminine Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 8, 2022
Folks may hate her generally however deep down everybody is aware of she is a G.O.A.T. and inspiration for a lot of Congratulation Mithali Raj for unbelievable profession and thanks on your contribution for Indian Cricket https://t.co/3o8xTBpIsW
— Bhoomika
(@Klrahulachiever) June 8, 2022
In ODIs – 7805 runs, 50.68 ave
In T20I – 2364 runs, 37.52 ave
In Assessments – 699 runs, 43.68 aveMithali Raj is the very best runs scorer in girls's Cricket historical past. Awarded by Arjuna, Padma Shri & Khel Ratna awards. The GOAT. Thanks, Legend Mithali Raj for all stunning reminiscences. pic.twitter.com/ke9iRspyKF
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) June 8, 2022
An absolute legend of the sport
Thankyou on your service and every thing you probably did in the direction of Indian girls's cricket
— Tanmay Upadhyay (@lmTanmay74) June 8, 2022
Mithali Raj retires from all codecs of the sport, Thanks legend.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 8, 2022
Mithali Raj has introduced retirement.
As a teen, she was equally good at Bharatnatyam & cricket. As time went on, she opted for cricket & stored Bharatnatyam apart.
I assume she may now discover the time & ardour to pursue it once more.
Congratulations on an extended profession.
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) June 8, 2022
Mithali Raj batted essentially the most innings (211) and scored essentially the most runs (7805) in Girls's ODIs.
She additionally has the very best Girls's ODI common amongst all Indians (50.64) — and that is with none form of filter required.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) June 8, 2022
Ever since I knew what’s Girls's cricket's world, tomorrow would be the first day with out Mithali Raj in that world. #ThankYouMithali
— PouLaMi (@Crictopher17) June 8, 2022
One of many greater misfortunes of this sport is that the legendary Mithali Raj solely performed 12 Assessments, a format by which she averaged 43.68, in all her profession.
— Sritama (Ross Taylor’s model) (@cricketpun_duh) June 8, 2022
After we take into consideration cricket, the very first thing got here into our minds is none aside from Mithali Raj. One of many best cricketer of all instances calls it a day. Thanks for every thing, @M_Raj03!
— Prajakta (@18prajakta) June 8, 2022
What a beautiful profession ! #Mithali Raj, what you probably did is just not straightforward for a girls in a recreation like cricket. Thanks #MithaliRaj . The nation is indebted by your service to Girls's Cricket and Cricket!
Good luck on your 2nd innings .
Mithali Raj #retirement @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/2gF7P26GMC— Keshav kumar singh (@Imkks_Rana121) June 8, 2022
Your contribution to Indian Cricket has been phenomenal. Congratulations Mithali Raj on an incredible profession. You allow behind a wealthy legacy.
We want you all the perfect on your second innings
Completely happy retirement #MithaliRaj #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/LRJoAGbGmL— Indian Cricket Group (@Teamindia_fans) June 8, 2022
Completely happy retirement, @M_Raj03
…And it's curtains on a glittering 23-year profession that made
#MithaliRaj #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/kCTRxsJvE8
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) June 8, 2022
An icon and true inspiration to so Many @M_Raj03 , congratulations for an illustrious profession and on your contribution to Indian cricket.No matter comes subsequent for you, might it deliver you a similar pleasure and achievement.
#WomensCricket pic.twitter.com/u93bk0SuA3— Suresh Raina
To play for India
You’ve been a pillar to Girls’s Cricket in India and have formed the lives of many younger ladies.
Many congratulations on an exceptional profession @M_Raj03. https://t.co/jVHmMTW2YP— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 8, 2022
A narrative, a journey, a life price telling. You’re and can all the time be an inspiration for each woman who desires of enjoying cricket for India. A monumental profession to say the least. Congratulations and have an incredible life forward.
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on the exceptional profession @M_Raj03. Wishing you good luck for all of your future endeavours. https://t.co/sTxxOKcA1G
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) June 8, 2022
Despite the fact that you recognize today is coming, you may’t assist however really feel just a little unhappy
. An incredible participant that put cricket on the map particularly in
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 8, 2022
mithali raj. the phrases i affiliate along with her are grace, poise & class – when she batted and the way she performed herself off the sphere. keep in mind, earlier than the pathbreaking 2017 world cup she had performed for 18 years, shutting out the cynicism that surrounded the ladies's recreation. legend!
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 8, 2022
You will be very pleased with your profession. A real legend and and a hero who impressed tens of millions to dream about enjoying cricket. Congratulations and finest needs on your new innings @M_Raj03 #Legend #CricketTwitter https://t.co/Lh8VNAAx5h
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 8, 2022
And so an period ends. A thanks is inadequate on your immense and immeasurable contribution to cricket (not simply girls's cricket) in India, Mithali di. Legend. https://t.co/DZiMdmDfLx
— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) June 8, 2022
Congratulations mithali for an excellent profession! I’m certain you’ll proceed to encourage younger youngsters. Greatest needs on your future endeavours
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on a marvellous profession @M_Raj03
You’ve been a high quality instance for cricketers throughout the nation. Good luck for no matter lies forward
