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Mithali Raj Mithali Raj DOB: 3 December 1982

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).

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Gujarat Giants, WPL

'Moving WPL in every city will improve tournament's profile': Mithali Raj ahead of her team's opener

Cricket | Feb 24, 2024, 06:55 PM IST

Mithali Raj is the mentor of the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League. Mithali has highlighted that moving WPL in every city will help build audience base which will ultimately help in improving the profile of the tournament.

Former India captain Mithali Raj blasted Harmanpreet Kaur

Mithali Raj blasts Harmanpreet Kaur for disgraceful and atrocious behaviour in 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh

Cricket | Jul 27, 2023, 03:12 PM IST

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been banned by the ICC for two white-ball games for her outburst in the third ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Mithali Raj in action

Women's T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj shares strategy behind India’s chances of winning title

Cricket | Feb 05, 2023, 06:54 PM IST

According to Mithali's opinion, defending champions Australia are favourites to win the event for an unprecedented sixth time.

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Mithali Raj appointed as Gujarat Giants' mentor for Women's Premier League

Cricket | Jan 28, 2023, 08:54 PM IST

The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged as the costliest of the five teams during the auction with the Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1289 crore.

Mithali, Ganguly predict India's fate in World Cup

T20 World Cup 2022: Sourav Ganguly, Mithali Raj make big statement; predict India's fate in T20 WC

Cricket | Nov 01, 2022, 04:10 PM IST

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.

Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana surpasses Mithali Raj to reach this milestone, know details

Cricket | Sep 21, 2022, 07:22 PM IST

During the second ODI between India and England, Mandhana smashed 40 off 51 balls before getting dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone.

Iconic players who retired in the year 2022

Cricket in 2022: The year of bidding legends goodbye

Cricket | Aug 21, 2022, 12:04 PM IST

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.

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Mithali Raj has her say on India's chances in upcoming Commonwealth Games

Cricket | Jul 09, 2022, 07:22 PM IST

Harmanpreet has been leading in T20s since 2016, so I think she is experienced enough to lead the team in the Commonwealth Games: Mithali Raj

Taapsee Pannu says playing Mithali Raj was the biggest challenge thrown at her

Taapsee Pannu says playing Mithali Raj was the biggest challenge thrown at her

Celebrities | Jul 05, 2022, 06:41 AM IST

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.

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Farewell Mithali Raj: Rewinding the top 5 knocks played by the Indian batsman

Cricket | Jun 08, 2022, 06:20 PM IST

 Former Indian captain Raj has changed the face of Indian women's cricket and is the only lady captain to lead India in two world cup finals.

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From Jhulan Goswami to VVS Laxman, here are best reactions as Mithali Raj retires from cricket

Cricket | Jun 08, 2022, 05:40 PM IST

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.

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Conquering Mount 10K to leading India Women in 2 World Cups: celebrating Mithali Raj's journey

Cricket | Jun 08, 2022, 05:44 PM IST

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.

Mithali's legacy will far outlive her 23-years-long journey

Mithali Raj: The legend whose legacy will continue to inspire women cricketers

Cricket | Jun 08, 2022, 11:03 PM IST

Mithali Raj's journey might be over. But the legacy, the belief, will far outlive her 23-year-long career.

Taapsee Pannu on Mithali Raj's retirement

Taapsee Pannu lists Mithali Raj's achievements in an emotional post on cricket star's retirement

Celebrities | Jun 08, 2022, 03:38 PM IST

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.

Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Cricket | Jun 08, 2022, 03:48 PM IST

Mithali ended her glorious career with a record 7805 runs in 232 ODIs. She also represented India in 12 Tests and 89 T20 Internationals.

Mithali Raj

Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali maintains 7th spot; Mandhana remains at 9th

Cricket | Jun 07, 2022, 05:05 PM IST

Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana maintained their respective positions in the latest Women's ODI rankings released by the ICC on Tuesday.

Taapsee Pannu's Shabaash Mithu to release on July 15

Taapsee Pannu gets cheer from boyfriend Mathias Boe ahead of biopic Shabaash Mithu's release

Celebrities | Apr 29, 2022, 11:33 AM IST

'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.

Mithali Raj

With 'lot of time to decide her international future', Mithali to play in Women's Senior T20 Trophy

Cricket | Apr 15, 2022, 05:04 PM IST

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 Teaser OUT: Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj brings forth the magical moment of Indian cr

Shabaash Mithu Teaser: Taapsee Pannu as Mithali Raj brings forth magical moment of Indian cricket

Bollywood | Mar 21, 2022, 11:34 AM IST

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."

Shreyas Iyer

ICC Player of Month: Shreyas nominated for February; Mithali, Deepti nominated in women's category

Cricket | Mar 09, 2022, 03:16 PM IST

Apart from Shreyas, UAE batter Vriitya Aravind and Nepal's Dipendra Sing Airee were nominated for the month.