As a cricketer and captain, the lowest has the 2013 World Cup as it happened in India. Being the host team, we couldn’t qualify for the Super Six and it was a big platform to do well and showcase women’s cricket. Mithali Raj Read Quote
From making my international debut as a 16-year-old to now 37, it has been a good 21 years of my prime life spent not at home but at the ground – different countries, hotels, grounds, coaches, travel etc. It’s been a very privileged journey. Mithali Raj Read Quote
I began my journey as a captain when I was just 21-22 and leading the Indian side for so many years has helped me also grow as a person. My growth as a person pretty much has happened on the ground along with teammates. Mithali Raj Read Quote
But, ultimately, it is up to the captain to decide whether she wants to accept a suggestion or not. But, as a senior member of the team, I will always give suggestions for the betterment of the team, whenever I can come up with any. Mithali Raj Read Quote
Whether I lead or not, as a top order batsman I feel people expect a lot from me. I also expect that I do get runs and justify my place in the side as a top order batsman. Mithali Raj Read Quote
Obviously, we don’t want to go into a World Cup thinking low about the team. We are very positive and had some good practice matches, which should give us confidence. Mithali Raj Read Quote
But once you get accepted and are trained under the best coaches, these things really help boost your confidence level. Mithali Raj Read Quote
I speak Tamil well and I am proud to be living as a Tamil. but above it all, I am very proud Indian! Mithali Raj Read Quote
Having captained India for long, it is habitual to discuss with my mates and assess the bowling changes, the bowling changes, the field setting that the opposing captain would do. Mithali Raj Read Quote
