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Record Maker Mithali Raj's Retirement

Author: Emily Li
by Emily Li
Posted: Jul 04, 2022

Mithali Raj has announced his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket. Mithali, 39, is the leading scorer in the women's ODI, finishing with 7,805 runs in coordination.

In the 89 T20 Internationals, Mithali raj scored 2364 runs while collecting 699 runs in 12 Test matches. Under Mithali Raj, India reached the final of the Women's World Cup in ODI in 2017.

Mithali Raj made her debut in June 1999 and retired as one of the most successful female cricketers in India. She played his last match for India in the World Cup against South Africa. India failed to get past the group stage at the World Cup, but Mithali scored 68 out of 84 in what turned out to be the last game for her country. In an emotional note posted on Twitter, Ideal Mithali raj said she did his best for the country.

She was the reason millions of Indian children fell in love with women's cricket. She has been a pillar of the Indian women's team for over two decades and her retirement has left millions of fans grieving.

As is usual in today's world, Mitahli announced her retirement on the microblogging site. Taking to Twitter, the former India captain thanked her fans for their love and admiration over the years.

"Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support," Mithali tweeted, along with sharing an image of her detailed statement.

"I set out as a little girl on the journey to wear the India blues as representing your country is the highest honor. 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, and enjoyable years of my life," read her post.

"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 girls; I gave my very best with the intent to help India win. I will always cherish the opportunity given to me to represent the tricolor.

"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 very bright," she concluded.

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Mithali raj is the most powerful woman on the Indian Women’s Cricket team, she did so many records and centuries, achievements & recently she retires from international cricket.

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