Mithali Raj is the most experienced player among the current lot of women cricketers. Former India captain, who plays at the top-order, has many records to her name and eyes many more to break even at the age of 35. The right-handed batswoman from Rajasthan will be the centre of attraction at the World T20 in Caribbean Islands. Having represented India in 82 T20Is, she has scored 2176 runs, with a best knock of 97 runs (not out).
T20 World Cup 2022: The Indian cricket team is placed on second spot of Group 2. The men in blue have 2 wins from 3 matches and 4 points overall. They will next face Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
Irrespective of whatever happened with the game and in the game so far this year, it is the farewells that counted the most and left fans with a lump in their throat.
Taapsee Pannu's upcoming film depicts the journey of Mithali Raj becoming a legendary cricketer and an inspiration to billions of people across the world. Mithali changed the game in her classic graceful style, leaving gender agnostics aside in a field where presence of women is usually frowned upon.
As soon as Mithali announced her retirement, Twitter went into an absolute frenzy. From Wasim Jaffer to VVS Laxman, everyone applauded the illustrious career of Raj.
As she bids goodbye to the sport she has achieved so much from, to a sport she has contributed so much to, lets try and map out how she ruled women's cricket consistently for so many years.
India's greatest woman batter, Mithali Raj, capped her illustrious 23-year-long professional career by announcing retirement from international cricket on Wednesday.
Taapsee Pannu will be seen stepping into the the shoes of celebrated skipper of the Indian women's cricket team, Mithali Raj in the film Shabaash Mithu. The film is set to release in theatres on July 15.
'Shabaash Mithu' is directed by noted Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and written by Priya Aven. Alongside Taapsee, actor Vijay Raaz will also be seen playing a key role in the film.
Speculations rife about her international future, India's Test and ODI skipper Mithali Raj will be turning up for Railways at the Women's Senior T20 Trophy beginning on April 18 in what will be her first competitive event since the Women's World Cup.
Shabaash Mithu: The much-awaited teaser was shared by Taapsee Pannu on her Instagram handle with a caption reading, "In this Gentlemen’s sport, she did not bother to rewrite history ….. instead she created HER STORY! #AbKhelBadlega #ShabaashMithu Coming soon! #BreakTheBias #ShabaashMithu #ShabaashWomen #ShabaashYou."
'Shabaash Mithi' is the coming-of-age tale of women's cricket in India as witnessed by the most successful woman cricketer. The film chronicles the highs and lows, setbacks and moments of euphoria of Mithali's life with Taapsee essaying the titular role.
The 39-year-old Indian skipper achieved the feat as India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup