India veteran Mithali Raj has announced her retirement after a glorious international career spanning nearly 23 years.
Raj released a statement on social media today, saying: “Like all journeys, this one too must come to an end. Today is the day I retire from all forms of international cricket. I feel now is the perfect time to call curtains on my playing career as the team is in capable hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian cricket is bright.”
Raj ends her 23-year international career 7805 ODI runs in 232 matches, at an average just over 50.
She also scored 2364 runs in 89 T20Is, as well as 699 runs in 12 Tests, including a century and four half-centuries.
She also finishes as the No.7-ranked batter in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.
Mithali captained India to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, and also holds the record for the most matches captained in Women’s World Cups, breaking Australian legend Belinda Clark’s record during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 in March.
