Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali maintains 7th spot; Mandhana remains at 9th
Cricket | June 07, 2022 17:05 ISTMithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana maintained their respective positions in the latest Women's ODI rankings released by the ICC on Tuesday.
Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana maintained their respective positions in the latest Women's ODI rankings released by the ICC on Tuesday.
'Shabaash Mithu' is directed by noted Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and written by Priya Aven. Alongside Taapsee, actor Vijay Raaz will also be seen playing a key role in the film.
Speculations rife about her international future, India's Test and ODI skipper Mithali Raj will be turning up for Railways at the Women's Senior T20 Trophy beginning on April 18 in what will be her first competitive event since the Women's World Cup.
Shabaash Mithu: The much-awaited teaser was shared by Taapsee Pannu on her Instagram handle with a caption reading, "In this Gentlemen’s sport, she did not bother to rewrite history ….. instead she created HER STORY! #AbKhelBadlega #ShabaashMithu Coming soon! #BreakTheBias #ShabaashMithu #ShabaashWomen #ShabaashYou."
Apart from Shreyas, UAE batter Vriitya Aravind and Nepal's Dipendra Sing Airee were nominated for the month.
'Shabaash Mithi' is the coming-of-age tale of women's cricket in India as witnessed by the most successful woman cricketer. The film chronicles the highs and lows, setbacks and moments of euphoria of Mithali's life with Taapsee essaying the titular role.
The 39-year-old Indian skipper achieved the feat as India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup
The campaign aims to epitomize the spirit of cricket and bring to life the bond that cricketing fans across India have with the Women in Blue.
Raj was a part of the Indian team that played in the 2000 World Cup in New Zealand and more than two decades later, she is returning to the same country, this time as the captain.
Kaur scored a 66-ball 63 in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand recently to roar back into form, the knock helping India to avoid a whitewash at the hands of the home team.
India tried out some new talents in the series against South Africa, England, Australia and New Zealand ahead of the World Cup beginning on March 4 in New Zealand.
India is now 0-4 down in the five-match series and Mithali's bowling attack has failed to defend 270 and 279 in the second and third games.
India will lock horns against Pakistan in their opening match of the tournament on March 6 at Bay Oval.
Skipper Mithali Raj's well-crafted half-century went in vain as Indian batting flopped once again.
Among the bowlers, veteran Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami retained her second spot with 727 rating points, behind Australia's Jess Jonassen (773).
Among the all-rounders, India's Deepti Sharma also gained one spot to be at fourth in the ICC Women's ODI rankings.
The ICC Team of the Year recognises the achievements of exceptional players who impressed with their on-field exploits in a calendar year.
Mithali looked back at the positives from the two tours and what her side needs to do in New Zealand.
Harmanpreet Kaur has been the T20 captain since 2016 but her inconsistent run as a batter doesn't make her an automatic choice to replace Mithali in the longer formats.
India will play World Cup hosts New Zealand before the ICC event in March-April.
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