Legendary cricketer Mithali Raj, who is hailed as one of the greatest female cricketers of her generation, has announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. During her glorious career of two decades, Mithali Raj shattered a plethora of records. She is also one of the longest-serving Indian cricketers in the history of the game.
Mithali Raj announced her retirement
Raj had made her international debut in June 1999, in an ODI match against Ireland and since then there have been no turning backs for the cricketer. Her decision to hang her boots from international cricket will bring down the curtain on a glittering career ever since she made her debut. During her glorious career of more than two decades, Raj has played 12 Tests, 232 ODIS, and 89 T20Is for India in her 23-year-old career.
On Wednesday, Mithali took to her social media and released an official statement, wherein she thanked the BCCI and her fans for supporting her throughout her career. He wrote: “Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support.”
She added: “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 and enjoyable years of my life,”
Read the full note here:
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
Meanwhile, ever since she made the big announcement, social media has been with reactions from the netizens to this. From cricketers and experts to fans, everyone is taking to their social media to hail Mithali Raj.
Dinesh Karthik wrote a beautiful message
Among many, veteran Indian keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik also took to his social media and wrote a beautiful tweet for the legendary player. In his Tweet, DK hailed Mithali for the inspiration she has been to millions of people. He wrote:
“In India, the name Mithali Raj has been synonymous to women’s cricket. You have been an inspiration to millions all over the world. My best wishes to you for your future endeavours @M_Raj03.”
Check out his Tweet:
In India, the name Mithali Raj has been synonymous to women’s cricket. You have been an inspiration to millions all over the world. My best wishes to you for your future endeavours @M_Raj03.
pic.twitter.com/kchguzAB8E
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 8, 2022
