Mithali Raj is an Indian cricketer, famous for being the highest scorer in women’s international cricket. She is often called “Mrs. Sachin”. She retired from international cricket in June 2022.
Wiki/Biography
Mithali Raj was born “Mithali Dorai Raj” on December 3, 1982 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (39 years old; as of 2020). Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Mithali Raj as a child
She attended Kes Girls High School, Secunderabad and completed her intermediate education at Kasturba Gandhi Girls Junior College, Himaledpalli (Secunderabad).
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
Family, caste and boyfriends
Mithali Raj belongs to a Tamil family. Her father, Dorai Raj, was a former pilot (warrant officer) of the Indian Air Force and later worked in Andhra Bank. Her mother, Leela Raj, works in the engineering instrumentation department at Lawrence and Mayo. She has an elder brother named Mithun Raj.
Mitali Raj and her family
Profession
Mithali Raj made his debut in a one-day international against Ireland at Milton Keynes on 26 June 1999 and scored an unbeaten 114. She made her debut on 14 January 2002 against South Africa in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Mitali made her T20 debut on 5 August 2006 against England at Derby County. She announced her retirement from T20 internationals on September 3, 2019.
cricket
Jersey number: #3 (India)
Batting style: right-handed
Bowling Style: Leg Break
Favorite shot: Cover driving
Domestic/national team
Coach Mentor
- Jyoti Prasad
Mithali Raj and her mentor Jyoti Prasad
- Vinod Sharma
- RSR Murthy
Mithali Raj, her mother and her coach RSR Murthy
retire
On June 8, 2022, Mithali Raj announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on social media.
Thank you for your love and support over the years! I’m looking forward to my second game with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022
dispute
- During the ICC Women’s World T20 in 2018, she was embroiled in a controversy with the cricket management over her attitude towards the game. In her letter to BCCI, Mithali accused Ramesh Powar and BCCI COA member Diana Edulji of being biased against her by not including her in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. In response, Ramesh criticized her and said she threatened to quit cricket when asked to tone down the batting order. He added, “Despite being a senior member of the team, her input into team meetings was minimal. She was unable to understand and adapt to team plans. She neglected her role and struggled with her milestones. Lack of To keep the momentum going, it puts extra pressure on the other batsmen.”
- Mithali’s relationship with T-20 cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is also said to be tense.
Achievements/Records
- Highest run scorer in women’s international cricket.
- She holds the record as the second-highest score in women’s Test cricket with 214 in the second and final Test at Taunton in 2002.
- The first female cricketer to score 7 consecutive half-centuries in ODIs. Overall, Javed Miandad is the only player ahead of her with nine consecutive 50-plus scores.
- In July 2017, she became the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs, surpassing England’s Charlotte Edwards (5992).
- The first female cricketer to play 200 ODIs.
- The first Indian and fifth woman cricketer to score more than 1,000 runs in the World Cup.
- The team that has played the most consecutive women’s one-day internationals (109).
- The only player (male/female) to have captained India in multiple ICC ODI World Cup finals, twice in 2005 and 2017.
- On February 1, 2019, she became the first woman to play 200 ODI matches during India’s women’s series against New Zealand.
- In 2015, the first woman to win the Wisden Indian Cricketer Award.
Mithali Raj – Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Year
- The first female cricketer to have an international career spanning over 20 years. She achieved the feat on October 9, 2019, in the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa in Vadodara.
- In March 2021, she became the first Indian woman and the second in the world to score 10,000 runs in international cricket.
- In the third and final ODI against hosts England on 3 July 2021, Mitali surpassed former England batsman Charlotte Edwards’ highest international score record, surpassing Edwards’ scoring record (10,273 points). Mithali achieved the feat with a crucial 75-run knock while chasing a target of 220 runs to lead India to a 4-wicket win. On July 5, 2021, BCCI celebrated Mithali’s achievement through a special tweet.
🙌🙌#IndiaTeam 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/VRUMcDofGe
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 4, 2021
Awards and Honors
- Arjuna Award 2003
Mithali Raj wins Arjuna Award
- Lotus Shrine 2015
Mithali Raj receives Padma Shri
- Wisden Indian Cricketer of the Year 2015
- Radiance Wellness Conclave Youth Sports Icon Excellence Award 2017, Chennai
- 2017 Vogue 10th Anniversary Edition Vogue Athlete of the Year
- Named on the BBC’s 100 Women list 2017
- Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards 2021
Favorites
- Food: Thick tofu rice, curry shrimp
- Book: The Essentials of Rumi by Coleman Barks
- Dance form: Bharatnatyam dance
salary
Her income is approximately Rs. 50 Lakhs per annum.
fact
- Mitali’s mother Lila believes that Mitali’s entry into cricket was a complete coincidence. When she grew up, she followed her brother Mithun and did what he once did. Soon, she became interested in cricket when she accompanied her brother to the 6 am coaching session at St. John’s Cricket Academy in Secunderabad.
Throwback photos of Mithali Raj and his brother Mithun
- While Mithun practiced with other boys, Mithun’s coach Jyoti Prasad often played cricket with six-year-old Mitali to pass the time.
- Jyoti Prasad recognized Mithali Raj’s cricketing skills and suggested that her father should focus on Mithali instead of his son. Jyoti even recommended a National Institute of Sports coach named Sampath Kumar to her parents.
Throwback pictures of Mithali Raj with her mentor Jyoti Prasad
- Thereafter, she joined Sampath Kumar’s Women’s Cricket Glory Club for about two months, where he noticed her.
- When Sampath Kumar told Mitali about his potential to play for the national team, Mitali’s parents didn’t take him seriously. Sampath was so confident in Mitali’s skills that he further told her parents,
Mitali is made to serve the country. As a coach, I can take on challenges. But as a parent, I need you too, and only I can work hard… I want her to play for the national team when she is 14 years old. Sachin Tendulkar has a record, so why don’t we make this girl? “
- At the age of 9, she was selected for the state junior championships under the guidance of Sampath Kumar. She is the youngest person to do so.
- Mitali was competing in her first competition outside her hometown when she was selected for the junior category and was expected to travel to Jalandhar, 2,000 kilometers away.
- After that, she started going in and out of her home more than 15 to 20 days a month, traveling all over the country.
- After the junior team, she was selected for the junior team and the adult team.
- Mitali’s parents stood by her at every stage. Her mother quit her job to take care of Mitali’s meals. When her coach asked her parents not to let Mitali travel in public transport, her mother opened fire. Driving her to practice on a two-wheeler.
Mithali Raj and her mother Leela Raj
- As the 1997 World Cup approached, 14-year-old Mithali was selected as a candidate. However, she failed to make the team.
- She then started representing domestic teams, first Air India and then Railways.
- Sadly, when Mithali made her ODI debut, her coach did not get to see his prediction come true as he passed away in an accident two years ago.
- Her first love was dance but she chose cricket instead. She practiced Bharatanatyam till eighth grade.
Mithali Raj performs dance performance with her classmates at school
- She loves to read and often takes time out to read stories and novels.
Mithali Raj Pre-match Reading
- In October 2017, Mithali appeared on the cover of Vogue India alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Nita Ambani.
- Mithali Raj-Vogue India
- She is a huge fan of Amitabh Bachchan and appeared in the TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati in September 2017.
Mithali Raj and Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati
- After reaching the final of the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Mithali and her team were applauded by many dignitaries, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mithali Raj with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- In 2017, Viacom18 acquired the rights to make a biopic of her life. When asked about the actress chosen for the film, she said, “I think Priyanka Chopra will be a good choice.” However, Taapsee Pannu will star in her Played his role in the biopic “Shabaash Mithu”.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education