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Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com4 days ago

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

When Mithali Raj bowled Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Glimpses from the match between teams led by Harbhajan Singh and Mithali Raj, hosted by Disney Star Sports, featuring children from the Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya in Dharavi, Mumbai.

Mithali Raj receives invitation to Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Mithali Raj receives invitation to Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Legendary Indian batter Mithali Raj on Thursday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22.

Another milestone for Mithali Raj...

Another milestone for Mithali Raj...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday became the first female player to last more than 20 years in international cricket.

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Mithali Raj presented swanky BMW

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Telangana Badminton Association vice president V Chamundeswarinath on Tuesday gifted a high-end car to Indian women's cricket team Captain Mithali Raj for becoming the highest run-getter in the women's ODIs.

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj bettered the record for most matches captained in the ICC Women's World Cup, surpassing former Australian counterpart Belinda Clark, on Saturday.

Can Taapsee Pannu play like Mithali Raj?

Can Taapsee Pannu play like Mithali Raj?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Taapsee said she is honoured to play the role and has already started feeling the pressure of stepping in her shoes.

Education Now Travels On Wheels

Education Now Travels On Wheels

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Run by the government, these mobile schools ensure that the children of the Agariya salt workers -- who migrate for months through the Little Rann of Kutch to harvest salt under extreme conditions -- don't miss out on their education.

Is Mithali Raj Ready For Political Innings?

Is Mithali Raj Ready For Political Innings?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Tuesday was the second time Mithali met Amit Anilchandra Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's main political strategist, in recent weeks.

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

What's Mithali Raj doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Mithali Raj, Shenaz Treasury and Shaheen Abbas, among others walked the LFW ramp for Payal Singhal.

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

PM Modi says Mithali Raj is inspiration to both men, women cricketers

Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as mentor for WPL

Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as mentor for WPL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League side Gujarat Giants.

Will Mithali 'Raj' at Lords?

Will Mithali 'Raj' at Lords?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Mithali Raj is predicting plenty of runs at Lord's where India take on hosts England in a mouth- watering Women's World Cup final in London.

Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Mithali Raj said that she has never felt the need to forego a press conference

Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana crowned best international cricketers at BCCI awards

Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana crowned best international cricketers at BCCI awards

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were named the Best International Cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, recognising their outstanding performances in the 2024-2025 season.

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

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.

My Daughter Mithali Raj

My Daughter Mithali Raj

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.' '"I don't want you to project that you are a loser. You are a winner".' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com speaks to Leela Raj about her famous daughter, now in the West Indies for the women's T20 World Cup.

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Historic! Harmanpreet Kaur Is Most Capped Player in Women's International Cricket

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped international player in women's cricket history, surpassing Suzie Bates during the second T20I against Australia in Canberra.

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"I am just testing the waters to see if I am apt for commentary. Maybe after a few months, I will see if I still have the keenness to pursue it,"

Mithali Raj looks different, doesn't she?

Mithali Raj looks different, doesn't she?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Dressed in full cricket gear, Taapsee Pannu looks the part.

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Mithali Raj drops a hint about her retirement...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The future of stalwarts Mithali and Jhulan Goswami have been a subject of debate

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Proud Mithali, Tearful Jhulan With World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment.'

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

What Mithali Raj said after Khel Ratna honour

What Mithali Raj said after Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Indian captain also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour while also thanking BCCI President Sourav Ganguly for recommending her name for the honour.

PIX: Mithali, Kareena lead 'Trophy Walkout' at WC semi-final

PIX: Mithali, Kareena lead 'Trophy Walkout' at WC semi-final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

UNICEF India Ambassador, Kareena was seen wishing the Indian players before the toss.

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

'We want to win the World Cup for Mithali, Jhulan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'When I first entered the team, Mithali di (Mithali Raj) and Jhulan di (Jhulan Goswami) were our seniors, and to now see the transition with Harman di and Smriti leading together is really special. They've created an environment where everyone wants to give their all for the team.'

Stunning! Mithali Raj is a total boss babe

Stunning! Mithali Raj is a total boss babe

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Mithali Raj lights up Femina's cover shoot with her enviable energy, gracious charm and confidence.

Run-machine Mandhana creates history, emulates Mithali

Run-machine Mandhana creates history, emulates Mithali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Mandhana completed 1000 runs on Sunday and is the youngest and fastest to the 5000 ODI runs, reaching it in 112 innings and 5,569 balls, surpassing Stafanie Taylor's 129 innings and Suzie Bates' 6,182 balls.

Women's World Cup: Mandhana shatters Mithali's record

Women's World Cup: Mandhana shatters Mithali's record

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Smriti Mandhana etched a new record to her name, overtaking former skipper Mithali Raj to register the most runs scored by an Indian batter in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.

Mithali Raj demoted to Grade B central contract

Mithali Raj demoted to Grade B central contract

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The 37-year-old cricketer, who retired from T20s last September, remains India's ODI captain and plans to carry on till the 2021 World Cup.

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India captain Mithali Raj became the first woman, and only the third cricketer ever, to appear at six ICC Women's Cricket World Cups.

Mithali Raj to lead in quadrangular series

Mithali Raj to lead in quadrangular series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Jhulan Goswami has been named captain of the 14-member team for the series, involving Australia, England and New Zealand, to be played in Chennai, from February 15 to March 6.

Mithali Raj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll!

Mithali Raj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Raj, who originally hails from Tamil Nadu was criticised by a Twitter user saying that the skipper often speaks in English, Hindi and Telugu but does not use Tamil to converse with people.

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Mithali Raj: The first and biggest superstar of women's cricket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

In terms of longevity, Mithali Raj's 23-year-old international career is also awe-inspiring and rivals Sachin Tendukar's 24-year-run at the top of his game.

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings.

Australia to target Mithali Raj

Australia to target Mithali Raj

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Australia coach Steve Jenkin has asked his team to forget the past and concentrate on the World Cup final on Sunday

Mithali Raj to lead India

Mithali Raj to lead India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Mithali Raj will stand in as captain in place of an injured Mamatha Maben against Australia in the last women's ODI in Chennai.

Why are some people trolling Mithali Raj?

Why are some people trolling Mithali Raj?

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Mithali feels that she has always been unfairly targeted despite some of the other players also coming cropper in shorter formats.