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Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of powerful women

The list has been inspired by the BBC 100 Women Challenge, which will be held in Delhi from October 9-13 where a team will look at the female illiteracy.

PTI Reported by: PTI New Delhi Updated on: September 27, 2017 19:14 IST
BBC List of Most Powerful Women
Image Source : GETTY IMAGES A file image of India Women's Team Captain - Mithali Raj

The BBC on Wednesday named Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj as one of the most influential women in India. Mithali is currently the highest run-getter in ODIs and also led the team to the ICC Women's World Cup final in England, where they lost to the hosts by a narrow margin of 9 runs. 

The list has been inspired by the BBC 100 Women Challenge, which will be held in Delhi from October 9-13 where a team will look at the female illiteracy. 

Other places hosting the 100 Women Challenge are: Silicon Valley from October 2nd6th where a group will tackle the glass ceiling; safety on public transport will be the focus for the London and Nairobi team from October 16th - 20th; and finally from October 23rd -27th women in Rio will consider sexism in sport.

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