Indian women cricket team captain skipper Mithali Raj announce her retirement from all format of cricket on Wednesday (08 june). She posted a message on her social media which read,
“Like all journeys, this one too must come to an end.
Today is the day I retire from all forms of international Cricket. Each time I stepped on the field, I gave my very best with the intent to help India win. I will always cherish the opportunity given to me to represent the tricolour.
I feel now is the perfect time to call curtains on my playing career as the team is in the capable hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian Cricket is bright.
I’d like to thank the BCCI and Shri Jay Shah Sir (Honorary Secrertary, BCCI) for all the support I have received – first as a player and then as the Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team.
It was an honour to have led the team for so many years. It definitely shaped me as a person and hopefully helped shape Indian Women’s Cricket as well.
This journey may have ended but another one beckons as i would love to stay involved in the game i love and contribute to the growth of women cricket in India and world over.
Special mention to all my fans, thank you for all your love & support.”
Thank you for all your love & support over the years!
I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022
Mithali Raj make her international debut in 1999. She played in 232 ODIs, 89 T20s and 12 Tests over her career. She scored 7805 ODI runs with 7 centuries and 64 fifties, 2,364 T20 runs with 17 fifties and 699 Test runs in her international career.
