There will never be another MS Dhoni, says Mithali Raj
Cricket | August 17, 2020 15:04 ISTDhoni retired from international cricket last Saturday, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning more than 16 years.
Dhoni retired from international cricket last Saturday, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning more than 16 years.
The 37-year-old recently said that she is "definitely looking" at the ICC Women's World Cup, which has been postponed to 2022 and added that her eyes are firmly fixed on the trophy.
ICC's announcement implies Mithali will be 39 years old when the 50-over World Cup takes place. But the veteran cricketer feels that the postponement only implies more time to gear up for the event.
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Twice India came close to winning the World Cup but the team could not lift the coveted trophy. Under Mithali's leadership, India reached the final of the 2017 World Cup final but lost to hosts England.
Women's cricket was governed by the Women's Cricket Association of India until 2006 when it was merged with the BCCI.
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Mithali also said that a full-fledged women's IPL is still at least three years away although a fourth team can be added for the Challenger series.
The right-handed batswoman, just 16 years of age, played in the Indian colours for the very first time.
Mithali began practicing on Monday at St. John’s Coaching Foundation in Hyderabad under the watchful eyes of her mentor R.S.R. Murthy.
Raj has stated that constantly churning out good results against top sides has helped the team gain a solid reputation in recent times. According to her, teams don't take India lightly anymore.
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Indian women's cricketer Mithali Raj has urged the BCCI to kickstart women's IPL in 2021.
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Mithali Raj, who had led the Indian team to the final of the 2017 Women's World Cup, had on Thursday shared the video on her Instagram handle showing her batting in a saree.
Poonam Yadav took four for 19 to help India complete a 17-run victory against defending champions Australia on Friday.
Mithali also spoke about the change in the perception of women's cricket since the time that she started her career.
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