India’s former captain and cricketing stalwart, Mithali Raj, recently celebrated her 41st birthday on Sunday (December 3). Many promi?nent cricketers ย took a moment to extend their heartfelt wishes to Mithali on her special day.

A stalwart’s legacy

It is worth mentioning that Mithali’s journey in cricket is nothing short of extraordinary. With numerous accolades and records to her name, she has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring cricketers, especially women, around the globe. As the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket, she has not only brought glory to India on numerous occasions but has also earned a place among the greates??t female? cricketers of all time, as recognized by ESPN.

Awards and accolades

Mithali’s list of accolades is as impressive as her on-field performances. Her prowess with the bat and leadership skills have garnered her several prestigious national and international awards, including the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World (2017), Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2015), and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2021). These honours stand a??s a t??estament to her consistent excellence and contribution to the sport.

Record-breaking feats

The records held by Mithali are a testament to her unparalleled skill and dedication to the game. She stands as the only female cricketer to surpass the 7,000-run mark in Women’s One Day International (WODI) matches. Adding to her list of accomplishments, she became the first female cricketer to amass 2000 WT20I runs, showcasing her adaptability a??cross formats.

On June 8, 2022, Mithali announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket, marking the end of an era. Her decision prompted an outpouring of gratitude and admiration from fans and fellow cri??cket??ers alike, acknowledging her contributions to the sport.

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Birthday wishes from cricket icons

As Mithali turned 41, the cricketing fraternity joined hands to shower her with warm wishes. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Jhulan Goswami, and others took to social media to express their admiration for Mithali’s contributions and extend their heartfelt birthday wishes.

Here’s how Twitter wished Mithali:

Happy Birthday, @M_Raj03! May your day be as splendid as your career. ๐Ÿ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 3, 2023

Wishing you the happiest birthday @M_Raj03. Every moment with you on and off the field has been very special to me. Keep shining, and hitting the ball hard out of the ground ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚#HappyBirthdayMithali pic.twitter.com/wvOTkg131M

— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) December 3, 2023

333 international matches
10,868 international runs ๐Ÿ™Œ
Most appearances in Women's ODIs ๐Ÿ‘Œ
Leading run-getter in Women's ODIs ๐Ÿ‘

Here's wishing @M_Raj03 – Former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game – a very Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ‘ pic.twitter.com/QpBrMzVKWi

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) December 3, 2023

Happy birthday to a true ๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ…ถ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ณ of Indian cricket, @M_Raj03 ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿซก#OneFamily pic.twitter.com/UquJIo3pqa

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 3, 2023

Happy Birthday Mithali Raj ! Your unwavering dedication, incredible leadership, and countless milestones have inspired a generation. May this special day bring you joy, success, and memorable moments. Stay blessed always !@M_Raj03

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) December 3, 2023

Aaj humari Mithu ka birthday hai. ๐ŸŽ‰โค๏ธ#UPWarriorzUttarDega #CapriSports pic.twitter.com/OdvZCmPm4Q

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) December 3, 2023

One of India's finest players ๐Ÿ‘

๐ŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday to @M_Raj03.#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/uBxYwNpZ8C

— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) December 3, 2023

๐ŸŽ‚โœ?Happy Birthday @M_Raj03! Here's wishing the pioneer of women's cricket all the best on her 4๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃst birthday.

โœ?Most runs in women's International cricket.

2๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃ4๏ธโƒฃ – Most runs in a women's Test Innings.

1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ – Most matches as captain in Women's ODIs.

โœ?100 on ODI debut.โ€?pic.twitter.com/snJmLrmNHt

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 3, 2023

During the span of Mithali Raj's career, India batters crossed 50 360 times in international women's cricket

93 of those 360 came from @M_Raj03's bat alone, more than a staggering 25% over a span of almost 24 years

Happy birthday, legend!

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) December 3, 2023

๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง-๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐Ž๐ƒ๐ˆ๐ฌ. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ. ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐†๐Ž๐€๐“. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Happy birthday, @M_Raj03! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค— pic.twitter.com/GhmYKNcwUq

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) December 3, 2023

A leader and legend who pioneered women's cricket in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿซก

Happy Birthday, Mithali Raj! ๐ŸŽ‰#PlayBold #WomenInBlue #WomensCricket @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/zisMBxZ42t

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 3, 2023

Happy Birthday, @M_Raj03! ๐Ÿ

A true champion a??nd a youth icon, Your journey has been a beacon of inspiration, empowering a? generation of cricketers.

May your birthday be as magnificent as your career and filled with joy and celebration. pic.twitter.com/5x1UUcf113

— PM Sai Prasad๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ (@pm_saiprasad) December 3, 2023

Happy birthday, legend ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’— pic.twitter.com/XHjh9WcKfD

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 3, 2023

A true legend and an inspirational leader!โœ?/p>

Wishing the former Indian captain, Mithali Raj a very #HappyBirthday and a fantastic year ahead!๐ŸŽ‚#MithaliRaj #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/nMOyAulqQS

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 3, 2023

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The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) opened up the applications for the role of head coach in India’s women’s cricket team on Tuesday (May 1). Notably, the position has been lying vacant since the last year after the team’s previous head coach Ramesh Powar moved to the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

The information for the hiring was conveyed through a notice on the board’s official website, which also mentioned the eligibility criteria. According to the issued notice, the ideal candidate ‘should have represented India or any other country at the international level, or should have a minimum NCA level ‘C’ coaching certificate or a similar certificate from a reputed organisation and a minimum of 50 first-class games’.

However, the candidate having experience in coaching an international team f??or a period of a minimum of one se??ason or a T20 franchise for two seasons is also eligible to apply for the role.

The invitation of applications by BCCI for the role came after so many changes in the coaching staff and considering the upcoming two ICC events lined up next year. It is also noteworthy that the Indian team went to the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa without a head coach. The Women in Blue were only supervised by their batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar in the tournament.

Although the duration of the tenure is not mentioned in the notice, BCCI is likely to appoint the head coach till the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup that will be held in India. The board has fixed 10th May as the last date for the application, after which the shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the Ashok Malhotra-led Cricket Advisory Committee.

“A thorough understanding of the game or playing/coaching experience at the highest level and experience of leading a multicultural team ” has also been recommended by the BCCI for the posit??ion.??

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India star opener Smriti Mandhana on Wednesday apologized to all the cricket fans in the country after her side faced an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the recently-concluded Women’s T20 World Cup final.

After winning each game in the group stage, India entered the final post a washout against England in the semi-finals. The Women in Blue, however, faltered in the summit clash in front of a record-breaking attendance for a women’s cricket match of 86,174 as Australia thrashed India by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on March 08.

“I would like to thank all those who filled the MCG on March 08 and the billions who supported us throughout. Really sorry that the results didn’t go in our favour but I’m overwhelmed by the support that we’ve been receiving, and that kind of support is what keeps us going,” Mandhana wrote in her Instagram post.

Smriti, who didn’t have a great outing in the tournament and managed just 49 runs in her four innings, further vowed that the Indian team would work harder and come back strongly in the times to come.

“I also wanted to take a moment to appreciate the efforts and the hardwork the entire team and support staff have put in throughout this World Cup. Really proud of this young team, and I promise you all on behalf of my team that we will definitely work harder and come back stronger. Jai Hind,” she added.

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Indian ace cricketer Gautam Gambhir has expressed his utmost respect for the Indian women cricket team who were the runner-ups of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017.

After being asked to chase a target of 229, India’s lower order collapsed and the women in Blue fell 9 runs short. Despite the disappointment at the end of the tournament, the team showed incredible desire to win games when competing against the top teams.

Wishes came pouring in for the Indian team after their all round performance in the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir also wished Mithali Raj & Co. on the outstanding performance in the ICC event.

The southpaw said that the Women in Blue made the whole country believe and that it was an honour t??o watch them play.

“You made us dream, You made us believe, We’re proud of all you girls! Real honor to hve watched u play!,” the 35-year old tweeted.

You made us dream,
You made us believe,
We're proud of all you girls!
Real honor to hve watched u play! #WWC17Final #WomenInBlue @BCCIWomen

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 23, 2017

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash prize for the Indian women cricket team and the support staff after Mithali Raj-led side reached the final of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup taking place in England.

A press release by BCCI revealed that each player in the squad would receive Rs. 50 Lakhs and each member?? of the support staff Rs. 25 Lakhs.

The Indian wo??men will be facing England women in the final as they will look to claim their first trophy in the tournament.

Team India looks strong in the game and is one of the most capable teams of the tournament to claim the title. The final match? is set to take place on Sunday at Lords Cricket Ground and it has been sold o??ut.

Around 27,0?00 audiences are expected to flock ?the stadium as both the teams have enjoyed immense support from their fans so far.

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Indian women’s team opener, Smriti Mandhana was seen crying in the dug out after getting out cheaply against Australia in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.

The 20-year-old looked absolutely disheartened after she failed to score i??n the crucial encounter, Smriti had tears in her eyes, ??which was not a pleasant sight for any Indian cricket fan.

Well, Smriti who had a dazzling start to the ICC event seemed to have lost her magic touch as far as the last few matches are concerned and we hope she may comeback strongl?y in the do or di?e match against New Zealand women on Saturday (15th July).

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