Mithali Raj Retirement: The Test and ODI captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team, Mithali Raj, on Wednesday announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket. Following this announcement, wishes poured in for her from all corners of the cricket family.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), its secretary Jay Shah, Indian Premier League teams and cricketers from all around the globe congratulated Raj on her illustrious career and thanked her for her services.
Mithali Raj Retirement: Wishes pour in for Mithali Raj after former Indian women’s captain announces RETIREMENT – Check out how cricket family reacted ft. Jay Shah, Anil Kumble
Check out how the cricket world reacted to Mithali Raj’s retirement:
A wonderful career comes to an end! Thank you @M_Raj03 for your immense contribution to Indian cricket. Your leadership on the field has brought much glory to the National women’s team. Congratulations for an illustrious innings on the field and best wishes for your next innings!
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 8, 2022
Your contribution to Indian Cricket has been phenomenal. Congratulations @M_Raj03 on an amazing career. You leave behind a rich legacy.
We wish you all the very best for your second innings 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/0R66EcM0gT
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 8, 2022
Most runs. 23 long years. The Greatest of All Time. 🐐🇮🇳
Thank you for everything, Mithali Raj. 👑💗 pic.twitter.com/NMG2YMCiY3
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 8, 2022
Arjuna Award, Padma Shri Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 10868 International runs and all the amazing laurels over a span of two long decades. 💥🔥#ItsHerGameToo #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/3w8Ya0idWz
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 8, 2022
🗣 “It was an honour to have led the team for so many years. It shaped me as a person & hopefully helped shape Indian Women’s Cricket as well.”
The GOAT, the Legend, and an inspiration that transformed the women’s cricket in India. Thank you, #MithaliRaj for all the memories. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/7dsAQLZg23
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 8, 2022
Even though you know this day is coming, you can’t help but feel a little sad 😔. An
amazing player that put cricket on the map especially in 🇮🇳 Loved playing against you & enjoyed watching you adapt your game to keep up with all these youngsters. Enjoy the next phase Mithali xx https://t.co/QIK9nE1Vdo
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 8, 2022
It was an honour to watch you play & lead #TeamIndia, legend! 🫡🇮🇳
Happy retirement, Mithali Raj! 🙌💙#OneFamily @ICC @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/rJJxPwapX1
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 8, 2022
Happy retirement, @M_Raj03
…And it’s curtains on a glittering 23-year career that made 🇮🇳 Indian Cricket lovers celebrate so many historic milestones. #ThankYouMithali, you are a star ✨#MithaliRaj #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/kCTRxsJvE8
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) June 8, 2022
Towards the end of her career, Mithali had been in form longer than some of her teammates had been alive 🙂 That’s how long she served Indian cricket. Congratulations and thank you @M_Raj03. Good luck for your second innings 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/dQYTP8fMxd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 8, 2022
You have been a jewel in the crown of Indian cricket @M_Raj03. When another little girl, like you once were, dreams of playing cricket, she will dream of doing what you did. Champion. https://t.co/AR32O9CKjI
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 8, 2022
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on a glorious career. You are a role model and an inspiration to many. Wishing you the very best in your second innings 👏👏
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 8, 2022
A story, a journey, a life worth telling. You’re and will always be an inspiration for every girl who dreams of playing cricket for India. A monumental career to say the least. Congratulations and have a great life ahead. 🙏🏽🇮🇳 https://t.co/tgOkfKLa8B
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) June 8, 2022
Mithali is retiring with the tag of a ‘legend’, being the leading run-scorer in the women’s ODIs. She represented India in 232 matches, scoring 7805 runs at an average of 50.68. In Tests, Mithali has smashed 699 runs in 12 matches with a brilliant average of 43.68. She also has 2364 runs in 89 T20Is. She captained the side to two 50-over World Cups.
Mithali Raj Retirement: Wishes pour in for Mithali Raj after former Indian women’s captain announces RETIREMENT – Check out how cricket family reacted ft. Jay Shah, Anil Kumble
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
“I set out as a little girl on the journey to wear the India blues as representing your country is the highest honour. The journey was full of highs and some lows. Each event taught me something unique and the last 23 years have been the most fulfilling, challenging & enjoyable years of my life,” Mithali said on social media on Wednesday.
“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,” she further added.
“This journey may have ended but another one beckons as I’d love to stay involved in the game I love and contribute to the growth of Women’s Cricket in India and world over. Special mention to all my fans, thank you for all your love & support,” Mithali concluded.
Mithali Raj Retirement: Wishes pour in for Mithali Raj after former Indian women’s captain announces RETIREMENT – Check out how cricket family reacted ft. Jay Shah, Anil Kumble
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