Mithali Raj

With the highest purse of INR 4.40 crore among all five WPL teams, the Giants are expected to make strategic additions to their squad during the auction, scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru.

Former India captain and Gujarat Giants mentor Mithali Raj said organising the Women's Premier League (WPL) in more than one city will help the teams develop new audience and enhance the tournament's profile. The first edition of the WPL was held only in Mumbai, but this time the BCCI is organising the tournament in Delhi and Bengaluru. "If WPL moves to every city, it gives the franchise a chance to develop a new audience, who can come and watch it play. This will only improve the profile of the tournament and the franchises," Mithali said in a Gujarat Giants release on Saturday. The former Indian skipper touched upon her role at Giants and said she was enjoying working with the team in a big platform like WPL. "I have been enjoying this role as mentor, working with young players, sharing my knowledge, helping them stay in a good space and perform their roles to the best of their ability," she said. Gujarat Giants are all set to open their campaign against defending champions Mumb

Sachin Tendulkar is set to walk out with the trophy ahead of the opener between England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad

Former captain of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj on Sunday said Men in Blue' have a big opportunity to lift the ICC World Cup in home conditions later this year. The global showpiece event will be played in India across October and November, and the hosts are aiming to bag another World Cup after winning it in 1983 and 2011. As an Indian cricket fan, I would want India to play in the final. It is a big opportunity. We are the host nation and the conditions are in our favour. "If they (team) do well, we will get another opportunity to lift the World Cup, Mithali, who was here to witness the Women's Premier League final, told reporters. Mithali, the highest run-scorer in WODIs with 7805 runs, said women's cricket has a lot of potential to grow in the valley. For past two to three years, the BCCI has been making lot of efforts to promote the women's game and women players. "The WIPL this year has also gone well and it is good for the sports profile. We hope that many player

With a recent incident where she broke the stumps with a bat and slammed the umpires in the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet Kaur is once again in controversies. And it is not the first time

Hammering boundaries: Meet Mithali Raj, former captain, Indian women's cricket team

Meanwhile, team mentor and former India Captain Mithali Raj feels winning one game in the first leg is definitely not great but the tournament is still wide open

Mithali Raj pointed towards two things which nations would need to up their growth in women's cricket: -- multi-dimensional players and more fast bowlers

Former skipper Mithali Raj feels India's chances of winning the Women's T20 World Cup will depend largely on the top order's form. The legendary batter added that the Indian bowlers will have to show a marked improvement in testing conditions at the marquee event beginning on Friday in South Africa. "India's chances will be largely dependent on the top order. Smriti Mandhana is playing well and is a match winner," Mithali wrote in her column for the ICC. "Harmanpreet Kaur has looked in good form too but we have to beat Australia and England you need others batters to come to the party." The Indian team, which takes on Pakistan in their tournament opener on February 12 in Cape Town, have been playing in South Africa. The Indian team, which recently finished runners up in a Tri series against hosts South Africa and West Indies, will be fielding a relatively inexperienced pace unit barring veteran Shikha Pandey. "The bowling will be tested and that is where we need to see an ...

The most significant highlight of the year remained Virat Kohli's return to form, but there were some setbacks as well. Let's find out

Former India captain Mithali Raj is keeping her options open for the women's IPL tournament slated next year -- player or mentor or even owning a team. The BCCI recently announced that the inaugural women's IPL will take place in March next year before the men's tournament. "I am keeping that role open, whether as a player or in a franchise in some way as a mentor," she told PTI in an interview on Tuesday. "But right now, nothing is clear, there are five teams...how they are going to do, whether it's a bidding or auction, so until there is some concrete information, I am keeping pretty much all things open," said Mithali, who retired from international cricket earlier this year. Asked if owning a team is an option, she said, "Maybe, yes". Mithali recently made her debut as a commentator and termed it an "interesting phase". "I am watching cricket from a very different optics. I still do feel the nerves if it's a tight game. I still have to cross that barrier of not feeling those

Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The former India captain's semifinalists include South Africa and either England or defending champions Australia. "My predictions for semi-final spot, that is four spots will be India and South Africa from Group 2. From Group 1, it will be New Zealand and a toss-up between England and Australia. And the finalists, there is no doubt, India has to be there, and New Zealand, she told Star Sports. Mithali, who retired from international cricket after a glittering career, made her commentary debut with the India-South Africa clash on Sunday. With two wins in three games, India are placed second in Group 2 behind South Africa. The final will be played at the MCG on November 13.

Mithali Raj's biopic is not the first of its kind, given that Bollywood has time and again honoured sports personalities and their contributions, her story is certainly different from others

Women's cricket will make its debut in the Birmingham CWG after a men's tournament was held at the 1998 edition in Kuala Lumpur.

The biopic of legendary cricketer Mithali Raj, Shabaash Mithu trailer released today. The story narrates the tale beautifully who recently retired from all forms of cricket

The world's most prolific run-getter had a career spanning over two decades; she was Indian captain in 195 matches.

The Indian cricket fraternity hailed Mithali Raj as "true legend" and an "inspiration" to millions after she bid adieu to international cricket. In her 23-year-long eventful career, Mithali positively influenced the perception about women's cricket. Here is a compilation of tweets, posted by current and former cricketers. India wicket-keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik: "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_Raj." Flamboyant India opener Shikhar Dhawan: "Congratulations on a marvelous career @M_Raj03. You've been a fine example for cricketers across the country. Good luck for whatever lies ahead." Former India batter and NCA head VVS Laxman: "To play for India is a dream a very few fulfil and to be able to represent the nation for 23 years is just amazing. You have been a pillar to Women's Cricket in India and have shaped the lives of many

The T20I series will kick-start from June 23 onwards, with three matches set to be played in Dambulla on June 23, June 25 and June 27

Mithali Raj has scored 7805 runs in 232 ODIs with seven centuries and 64 fifties to her name

Women's World Cup: It was heartbreaking loss for India as a no-ball off the second last ball saw Mignon du Preez return after being caught and then hit the winning runs on the very last ball to win it