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Mithali Raj Dissects India’s Strengths and Weaknesses for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Mithali Raj has figured it out and just ahead of the soon-to-begin big World Cup contest against the Laura Wolvaardt-led Proteas women side.

June 20, 2026 Dev Tyagi

February 4, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“It Would Be Special If RCB Can Do The IPL-WPL Double, But DC Have The Momentum”: Katey Martin

Delhi Capitals continued their form to seal their fourth TATA WPL final spot and set up a date with the…

January 31, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“Captain’s Confidence To Give Sophie Devine The Ball In Pressure Situations Every Time Says A Lot”: Mithali Raj

Gujarat Giants sealed a qualification spot in the TATA WPL 2026 with a hard-fought 11-run win over Mumbai Indians in…

January 30, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“Smriti And Grace Delivered When Those Two Points Mattered Most”: Mithali Raj

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the TATA WPL 2026 final, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz. Mithali Raj…

January 28, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“Sophie Devine Used All Her Experience In That Final Over, Securing The Win For Gujarat Giants”: Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj and Katey Martin analysed the sequence of events that unfolded, heaping praise on the collective performance of the home team.

January 23, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“It was an absolute batting meltdown by UP Warriorz”: Mithali Raj

Gujarat Giants secured a commanding 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the TATA WPL 2026, leaping from fifth to second…

January 20, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“Nobody Would Have Imagined At The Start Of The Season That RCB Would Go On To Win Five Games In A Row”: Mithali Raj

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their unbeaten run in TATA WPL 2026, beating the Gujarat Giants for the second time in…

January 10, 2026 SportsTiger Staff

“We Wanted TATA WPL Season 4 To Begin With Nail-Biter, And It Certainly Delivered” – Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj and Katey Martin shared their thoughts on the key momentum shifts and Nadine de Klerk’s nerve and all-round impact

November 3, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

WATCH: Jhulan Goswami, Mithali Raj in tears as India Women lift maiden Cricket World Cup after beating South Africa Women

Moreover, after the title triumph, the legendary pacer took to X to hail the team’s efforts and bring the World Cup home.

August 16, 2025 Rounak Tewari

On This Day: Mithali Raj notched up 214 vs ENG to shatter record of highest individual score in Women’s Tests in 2002

Mithali is still the highest individual scorer for India in a women’s Test innings.

August 15, 2025 Rounak Tewari

Independence Day 2025 Special: Major cricketing events played by India on August 15

SportsTiger has discussed how India fared on major sporting events that took place on August 15.

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Independence Day 2025 Special: 6 Women who redefined Indian sports

On the special occasions of 79th Independence Day, we discuss women who redefined Indian sport.

August 15, 2025 Divyaditya Singh

March 1, 2025 Rounak Tewari

Big player always steps up in crucial matches: Mithali Raj heaps praise on Meg Lanning’s knock against Mumbai Indians

In Delhi Capitals’ nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, Meg Lanning chipped in with an unbeaten knock of 60 off 49.

February 18, 2025 Rounak Tewari

Mithali Raj hails RCB for convincing victory against Delhi Capitals in WPL 2025

In the fourth match of the tournament, Smriti Mandhana led her side from the front and handed Bengaluru success with her scintillating 81-run innings off 47 balls.

October 20, 2024 Arjun Sharma

Suzie Bates breaks Mithali Raj’s record of most international matches in women’s cricket during T20 World Cup 2024 final

Suzie Bates made her international debut as an 18-year-old in New Zealand colours on March 4, 2006, in an ODI match against India in Lincoln.

October 16, 2024 Vaidehi Singh

This is the time to change: Mithali Raj’s BOLD take on India Women’s leadership role

It is to be noted that it was Mithali Raj who handed over the captaincy to Harmanpreet Kaur in 2016.

August 17, 2024 Divyaditya Singh

Mithali Raj Net Worth: Here are earnings of Indian Cricketing great

Here are the earnings Indian Women’s cricketing legend Mithali Raj

July 27, 2024 Arjun Sharma

Do you want to be the Mithali Raj of Australia team and strike at 50?: Nicole Bolton reveals former coach’s shocking remark about Indian legend

This conversation with Cathyrn Fitzpatrick happened for Nicole Bolton during the early stages of her international career when she was yet to be a regular feature in the Australian cricket team.

January 22, 2024 Abhishek Sandikar

Ram Mandir Inauguration: Sachin Tendulkar, Ravindra Jadeja and Anil Kumble arrive in Ayodhya

Several cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni have also been invited to the ceremony.

January 20, 2024 Garima Ranawat

Which cricketers have been invited to Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22?

Former India women’s cricketer Mithali Raj along with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the latest names to have received the invites.

August 28, 2023 Arjun Sharma

Big opportunity to lift the World Cup: Mithali Raj evaluates India’s chances in favourable home conditions

Mithali Raj also spoke about how BCCI is constantly taking women’s cricket in India to the next level, especially with the introduction of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) earlier this year.

July 26, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

Disgraceful and atrocious: Mithali Raj slams Harmanpreet Kaur for poor conduct against Bangladesh

For her actions, Kaur received a two-game ban and was fined 75 per cent of her match fee.

April 5, 2023 Garima Ranawat

MS Dhoni and four others honoured with Marylebone Cricket Club life membership

Jhulan Goswami, Yuvraj Singh, Mithali Raj and Suresh Raina are among other 19 players who have been awarded with the MCC life membership.

January 28, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

Mithali Raj joins Gujarat Giants as mentor and advisor for Women’s Premier League 2023 season

Raj has been a stalwart of women’s cricket and ended her illustrious career as the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs.

January 27, 2023 Aakash Srivastava

Mithali Raj set to join Gujarat Giants as mentor for Women’s Premier League: Report

The legendary batter has featured in 89 T20Is for the country and accumulated 2,364 runs.

July 25, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

I’m open to coming out of retirement to play in Women’s IPL: Mithali Raj

The legendary Indian cricketer Mithali Raj announced retirement from all forms of international cricket on June 8, 2022.

July 2, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

I will treasure this forever: Mithali Raj thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending letter on her retirement

Raj retired from international cricket last month after a 23-year long career.

June 20, 2022 Vaidehi Singh

WATCH Shabaash Mithu Movie Trailer Released: Taapsee Pannu wins hearts as Mithali Raj

The movie is set to hit the cinema hall on July 15, 2022.

June 9, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

You were outstanding both on and off the field: Jhulan Goswami pens emotional tribute to Mithali Raj

Mithali has won numerous national awards, including the Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2015), and Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna (2021).

June 9, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

This was her own decision: Rajeev Shukla clarifies after Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

Shukla acknowledged the contributions made by Mithali in the growth of women’s cricket and congratulated her for making a mark after overcoming many hardships.

June 8, 2022 Aakash Srivastava

Thank you for putting women’s cricket on the map: ‘Shabaash Mithu’ actress Taapsee Pannu pens heartfelt note on Mithali Raj’s retirement

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu will be essaying the character of Mithali in her upcoming biopic “Shabaash Mithu.”

June 8, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

The Greatest of All Time: Twitter flooded with reactions as Mithali Raj announces retirement from international cricket

While some said Raj’s selfless services will be missed, some wished her a happy retirement.

June 8, 2022 Sudharshan Sridharan

Mithali Raj Retirement: Career Stats of Mithali Raj – ODIs, Tests, T20Is Runs, Achievements, Records and More

Mithali Raj made her international debut way back in June 1999.

June 8, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Mithali Raj announces retirement from all forms of cricket

The 39-year-old announced the news through a heartfelt note she posted on her social media handle.

April 29, 2022 Abhishek Sandikar

Mithali Raj’s biopic ‘Shabaash Mithu’ set to release on 15 July

The film is directed by filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and written by Priya Aven and delves into the ups and downs of Mithali Raj’s career.

March 21, 2022 Abhinav Goel

WATCH Shabaash Mithu Movie Teaser: Taapsee Pannu wins hearts as Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj recently scripted history by becoming the first-ever female cricketer to have featured in six World Cups.

March 14, 2022 Saurabh Ganguly

ICC Women’s World Cup: When and where to watch India vs England encounter?

In case you are wondering when and where to watch this game, in this article one will find all the details.

March 8, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Shabaash Mithu New Poster: Makers release new poster of Mithali Raj’s biopic

Mithali Raj’s biopic has been titled ‘Shabaash Mithu’.

March 8, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

I would scout and train as many girls as possible to take this sport: Mithali Raj declares in ICC’s new campaign on International Women’s Day

On this big day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) in partnership with UNICEF also took an initiative to promote equal opportunities for girls and boys in South Asia.

March 3, 2022 Sudharshan Sridharan

ICC ODI Women’s World Cup 2022: All you need to know about Indian women’s team stats in World Cup and much more

The Women in Blue will kickstart their World Cup campaign against arch rivals Pakistan Women on March 6.

February 24, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

When I retire after this tournament, the squad will be far stronger: Mithali Raj

The India captain has indicated that she may hang her boots after this year’s World Cup.

February 22, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

We have shown we are more than capable of winning the trophy: Mithali Raj backs her girls to lift India’s maiden World Cup title

India will begin their World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on March 6.

January 23, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

Let’s see how things go: Mithali Raj responds to question on her retirement

Notably, in 2019, when Mithali had announced her retirement from T20Is, she had said that the 50-over World Cup would be her swansong.

November 13, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

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WATCH: Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj and others receive Khel Ratna Award; Shikhar Dhawan conferred Arjuna Award

While 12 athletes received Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 35 athletes were conferred ‘Arjuna Award’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday.

November 2, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Mithali Raj’s biopic titled “Shabhash Mithu” to release this month: Reports

Other than Shabash Mithu, another cricket-based movie, the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Jersey is set to be released on December 31. However, the latter is an entirely fictional plot.

October 4, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Need to take a cue from MS Dhoni on how to win a toss, says Mithali Raj

During the post-match press conference when Mithali was asked why did she change her call at the toss, she cheekily remarked that she did not want her toss-losing habit to become a legacy.

July 4, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Ramesh Powar reveals the find for Indian Women’s team on tour of England

The 43-year-old was also full of praise for experienced duo of Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj.

July 4, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Mithali Raj becomes leading run-scorer across formats in women’s international cricket

Raj is also the only Indian women cricketer and the second women cricketer with 10,000 runs across formats.

June 30, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

BCCI proposes Mithali Raj and Ravichandran Ashwin’s names for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Both Ravichandran Ashwin and Mithali Raj are recipients of Arjuna award.

June 2, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sau baar main giru, har baar main uthu: Indian cricketer sings an incredible rap ahead of leaving for England

The fans were left in surprise after seeing the hidden talent of the 23-year-old player.

June 1, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Mithali Raj breaks silence on exclusion of wicketkeeper Sushma Verma from Indian squad for England Tour

Head coach Ramesh Powar also compared Shafali Verma to Prithvi Shaw while calling her as “special talent”.

June 1, 2021 aditya sportstiger

India head coach Ramesh Powar opens up on rift with captain Mithali Raj ahead of England Tour

Regarding the same issue, Mithali Raj had earlier cleared her thoughts.

June 1, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Wearing pads for long hours because I want to get used to it: Mithali Raj ahead of England Test

Earlier on Sunday, the BCCI unveiled the new Test kit for the women’s side which the Mithali Raj-led squad will be donning in the one-off game.

May 19, 2021 Vaidehi Singh

BCCI announces annual player contracts for Team India

The Women In Blue are set to travel to UK for their England series, starting June 16.

May 17, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Virat Kohli and Mithali Raj’s Indian team to travel together to England in chartered plane

Both the teams will undergo week-long isolation on reaching England, before they will be allowed to start training.

April 24, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

BIG NEWS | Mithali Raj to retire from cricket after 2022 World Cup

She opened up on her plans for the marquee event set to be played in New Zealand next year.

March 16, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Cricket Fantasy Tips

5th ODI India Women vs South Africa Women Fantasy Tips – Key Players, People’s Pick, Probable XI & More

With the series done and dusted, India Women lock horns with South Africa Women for one last time in this grueling ODI series. While Mithali Raj’s side will play for pride, the Proteas will look to continue their winning run and take this momentum to the T20I series.

March 16, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

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5th ODI India Women vs South Africa Women Preview – Key Players, Probable XI & Lot More

The Proteas have already sealed the 5-match series and come into this contest with a 3-1 lead.

March 12, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Indian Cricket Captain creates history | Mithali Raj Records & Achievements

March 8, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

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2nd ODI India Women vs South Africa Women Preview – Team News, Probable XI & Lot More

South Africa Women won the 1st ODI by 8 wickets on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the 5-match series.