Mithali Raj has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former Indian captain made his international debut on June 26, 1999. Mithali played 232 one-day caps and 89 T20 caps in addition to 12 test matches in his 23-year career. He scored 699 runs in Test matches. While 7,805 runs in ODI, he scored 2,364 runs in T20 cricket. Mithali was the last part of the ODI World Cup held in New Zealand, but under his captaincy the team was eliminated before the semi-finals. It is worth noting that Mithali retired from T20 International a few years ago. Many veterans have weighed in on Mithali Raj’s retirement.
His contribution to Indian Cricket has been phenomenal. Congratulations @M_Raj03 in an amazing race. You leave a rich legacy.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on a wonderful race @M_Raj03
— Lord’s Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) June 8, 2022
Indian Railways will always be proud that you are part of the IR family.@M_Raj03 https://t.co/moC1y273dM
— South Western Railway (@SWRRLY) June 8, 2022
Playing for India is a dream that very few fulfill and to be able to represent the nation for 23 years is simply amazing.
You have been a mainstay for women’s cricket in India and have shaped the lives of many young girls.
Congratulations on a phenomenal race. @M_Raj03, https://t.co/jVHmMTW2YP—VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 8, 2022
In India, the name Mithali Raj has been synonymous with women’s cricket. You have been an inspiration to millions of people around the world. My best wishes for you in your future projects @M_Raj03, pic.twitter.com/kchguzAB8E
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 8, 2022
Most races. 23 long years. The best of all time.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 8, 2022
It was an honor to see you play and lead #TeamIndialegend!
— Bombay Indians (@mipaltan) June 8, 2022