Mithali Raj, the Indian cricket legend just keeps on breaking records for fun. The former women’s T20 captain has again been in blistering form as the Indian women have reached the semi-final of the women’s T20 World Cup taking place in the Carribean. She has again been leading the mantle of the Indian batting order, getting them off to some solid starts opening the innings along with Smriti Mandhana.
During the tournament after her half-century against the Irish women, Raj further cemented her legacy as one of the all-time greats of Indian cricket by becoming the highest Indian T20I run scorer across both men and women’s cricket. She now has 2283 runs in T20I cricket, more than two juggernauts of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have 2207 and 2102 runs to their name respectively.
Bollywood was quick to praise Mithali Raj and lauded her for being the flag-bearer of Indian women’s cricket and Raj graciously accepted their wishes.
First, it was superstar Hrithik Roshan who congratulated Raj:
The glass ceilings are shattering everywhere! Congratulations Mithali! https://t.co/bpXM38etjU
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) November 16, 2018
To this, Mithali responded:
Haha! Yes! Thank you. Always aiming for ground breaking, glass shattering 😀 one match at a time ? https://t.co/ZLWRhH2nkb
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 16, 2018
Then it was Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, who joined in the chorus of congratulatory wishes for Mithali:
Such a proud moment for Indian cricket to have a woman leading the way! ? Congratulations on the amazing feat @M_Raj03. My best wishes for your future ❤
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) November 16, 2018
Mithali responded:
Thank you @MadhuriDixit – hope to keep the streak going! https://t.co/nfxadDt2fK
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 16, 2018
Hopefully, Mithali continues her stunning form in the semis and the finals of the World Cup and leads India to victory in what will unarguably become of the finest moments in the history of Indian sports.
