Mithali Raj Resigns From All Forms Of International Cricket. Raj, a legendary Indian cricketer, has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket. Mithali Raj retires as the leading run-scorer in women’s one-day internationals.
Mithali Raj, the legendary Indian cricketer, announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on Wednesday. She issued a statement on Twitter, thanking everyone for their “love and support.” Mithali ends her career as the leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs. Mithali played 232 matches for India, scoring 7805 runs at an average of 50.68. She had previously stated her intention to retire from T20 internationals. Mithali made her international debut in an ODI against Ireland in June 1999. She captain India in the ICC Women’s World Cup earlier this year in New Zealand, where India was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
India reached the final of the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup under her captaincy. Where they were narrowly defeat by England. Mithali was also captain of the team when India lost to Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup final in 2005.
In 89 T20Is, the stylish batter also scored 2364 runs, the most by an Indian to date. Mithali also played in 12 Test matches for India, scoring 699 runs.
During her more than two-decade career, she scored 8 international centuries and 85 fifties.
Her 214-run innings against England in 2002 still stands as the second highest individual score by a batter in women’s Test cricket.
“Thank you so much for all of your love and support over the years! I eagerly await my second inning with your blessing and support “Mithali posted on Twitter.
Here’s the full statement of Mithali Raj
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