Mithali Raj

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Mithali Raj reclaims number one spot in ICC ODI rankings

The veteran Indian legend last occupied the top spot in February 2018

06 Jul 2021 4:36 PM

India's Mithali Raj reaches her half century during the ODI match against England in Bristol last Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Record shows the class that Mithali is: Lisa Sthalekar

India's ODI captain Mithali Raj surpassed former England skipper Charlotte Edwards, becoming the highest run-getter in women's cricket

04 Jul 2021 5:09 PM

India Deepti Sharma (centre) celebrates catching England's Natalie Sciver during their ODI at Worcester on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Women's 3rd ODI: India beat England by four wickets to register consolation win

Skipper Mithali Raj became the highest run-getter across all formats in women's cricket in their ODI win over England on Saturday

04 Jul 2021 4:34 PM

Mithali Raj in action during an ODI against Pakistan. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI to recommend Mithali, Ashwin for Khel Ratna

For the Arjuna Award, the BCCI will send the names of batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and K L Rahul, as well as pacer Jasprit Bumrah

30 Jun 2021 4:22 PM

PV Sindhu and Sania Mirza in the VIP box in Eden Gardens. (Deccan Chronicle Photo)

Women players attracting brand endorsements

Women sportspersons having proved their mettle on the field, are now attracting brand endorsement

09 Apr 2020 4:28 PM

Mithali Raj in a one-dayer against Pakistan. PTI Photo

Mithali Raj wants women's IPL next year, says BCCI shouldn't wait forever

To start with a small tournament can be conducted if existing IPL franchises own teams to begin the process

26 Mar 2020 12:38 PM

Taapsee Pannu with Mithali Raj. (Photo: Twitter)

Taapsee Pannu to essay a role of Mithali Raj in her biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'

Taapsee announced the upcoming project on Instagram while wishing Mithali on her 37th birthday.

03 Dec 2019 10:21 AM

Women's ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Sunday thanked BCCI president Sourav Ganguly for felicitating her on the first day of the ongoing day-night Test between India and Bangladesh and said it was a humbling experience to share the stage with greats of the game. (Photo:Twitter)

Humbling experience to get felicitated alongside greats of the game: Mithali Raj

Mithali shared the video of felicitation on her Twitter account.

24 Nov 2019 4:00 PM

Teenager Shafali Verma (right) collects her player of the match cheque. (Photo: BCCI)

Shafali Varma has filled slot left vacant by Mithali Raj

With Shreyas Iyer showing consistency and scoring big runs, the issue of the Indian middle order seems sorted for now, particularly the number 4 slot.

12 Nov 2019 4:42 AM

On Tuesday, Raj recorded her 100th international win as the skipper of the side. (Photo: File)

Mithali Raj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll who asked her to speak Tamil

Raj, who originally hails from Tamil Nadu was criticised by a Twitter user saying that the skipper often speaks in English, Hindi and Telugu

16 Oct 2019 2:01 PM

On September 3, the world came to a standstill, when female Indian cricketer Mithali Raj announced her decision to retire from T20Is. Having played 89 T20Is, including the three Women’s WT20 World Cups in 2012 (Sri Lanka), 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2016 (India), the 36-year-old cricketer bade goodbye to the shortest format, after amassing T20I 2364 runs. (Photo:Twitter)

Mithali Raj reveals about her decision to retire from T20Is

Recently, the retired T20I cricketer opened up on her decision to retire and revealed what made her take such drastic step.

27 Sep 2019 2:07 PM

Mithali Raj on Thursday lavished praise on 15-year-old Shafali Verma and said the aggressive opener can serve the women's team for a long time with proper grooming and exposure. (Photo: Twitter)

Mithali Raj: 'Shafali Verma can be the opener India are looking for'

Shafali, who replaced the recently retired Mithali in the T20 squad, earned her maiden call-up for the T20 series against South Africa.

26 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

Raj went on to represent India in 89 T20Is, managing to score 2,364 runs.

Mithali Raj reveals the biggest turning point for indian women's cricket tean

Her remarks came after she decided to retire from T20I format.

05 Sep 2019 10:05 AM

Shatha Rangaswamy backed Mithali's decision saying that the shortest format of the game could be energy sapping. (Photo: File)

Shantha Rangaswamy: 'Mithali made the right decision'

Besides being the leading run-getter ODIs, Mithali has scored the most number of runs for India in the shortest format.

04 Sep 2019 12:00 PM

Indian women’s cricket great and ODI captain Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj bids goodbye to T20 format

The 36-year-old said she wants to focus on her ODI career, keeping in mind the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand.

04 Sep 2019 2:41 AM

Mithali Raj announces retirement from T20 Internationals

The 32-year-old led India in 32 T20Is including the three Women’s WT20 World Cups in 2012 (Sri Lanka), 2014 (Bangladesh) and 2016 (India).

03 Sep 2019 2:24 PM

India veteran Mithali Raj on Tuesday made herself available for the upcoming T20 home series against South Africa but with the focus on youngsters ahead of next year's World Cup, the selectors may not pick her.

Mithali Raj says she's available for SA T20Is but selectors might overlook her

The 36-year-old remains committed to play the 50-over World Cup in 2021, is not an automatic pick in the T20 eleven.

27 Aug 2019 4:13 PM

Though, the game is mostly dominated by the male, but with the emergence of women’s cricket, the game now looks more promising than ever before. (Photo: Instagram)

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21 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

Mithali further added that one's heart breaks but one has to go on. Raj also said the nation loves its Men in Blue no matter what.(Photo: PTI)

ICC CWC'19: India's defeat reminiscent of our 2017 final loss, says Mithali Raj

Raj in a tweet said she knows how it feels to lose in World Cup knockouts.

11 Jul 2019 8:22 PM

Mithali Raj has played in the 203 ODIs and scored 6720 runs for India. (Photo File)

ICC CWC'19: 'India will get tough fight in semis', says Mithali Raj

Raj said that India have the best batting and bowling side and the team have to continue the same performance in the tournament.

08 Jul 2019 10:22 AM

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