Mithali Raj said goodbye to international career, retired from cricket after 23 years

Mithali Raj Retirement: Veteran Indian batsman Mithali Raj has retired from cricket. She has captained Team India in all three formats. Mithali has announced her retirement on social media on Wednesday afternoon. With this, Mithali has said goodbye to her international career of 23 years.

Information tweeted to fans

Mithali Raj announced her retirement at the age of 39. Mithali Raj tweeted, 'I was a little kid when I represented my country wearing a blue jersey. It has been a long journey that has seen all kinds of moments, the last 23 years were one of the best moments of my life. Like every other journey, this journey is coming to an end and today I announce my retirement from all forms of international cricket.

She further wrote, "Today is the day I retire from all forms of international cricket. Every time I stepped onto the field, I gave my best with the intention of helping India win. To represent the tricolour. I will always cherish this opportunity. Which I have got. I think now is the right time to unveil my playing career as the team is in the hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian cricket is bright. .

Writing in emotional words in the last few lines of her letter, Mithali said, "This journey may have come to an end, but this is another sign, as I would like to continue the game I love and continue in India." I keep and across the world." Contributes to the growth of women's cricket. Special mention to all my fans, thank you all for your love and support. In this way, Mithali Raj has made it clear that she will continue to be associated with cricket. , be it the position of coach or be it commentator or any other way to connect with cricket.

Mithali Raj's cricket career

Mithali Raj is India's most successful female batsman. Mithali has played 12 Tests, 232 ODIs and 89 T20 matches in her career. Mithali has many records in women's cricket. Mithali scored 699 runs in 12 Test matches for India at an average of 43.68. Mithali Raj played 232 ODI matches for Team India, in which 7805 runs were scored with her bat. Mithali Raj has 64 fifties and 7 centuries in ODIs, during which her average was 50.68. Mithali Raj also played 89 T20 matches in which she scored 2364 runs at an average of 37.52.

These records are in the name of Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj holds the record for scoring the most runs in ODIs. Mithali Raj is also the captain who captained India for a long time. Mithali Raj led Team India in 155 ODIs out of which the team won 89 matches and lost 63 matches. He also captained in 8 Test matches and 32 T20 matches.