India vs England: Mithali Raj All Set To Equal Sachin Tendulkar's Big ODI Feat

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Women's Indian team captain Mithali Raj is all set to equal world's greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar's record of playing ODI cricket for 22 years when she takes the field in the India vs England first ODI on Sunday. The 38-year-old will become the second cricketer in the world to play ODI cricket for 22 years. Photo: AFP

Sachin Tendulkar played for 22 years and 91 days, while Mithali would spend just a day over 22 years when she represents India in the first ODI against England on Sunday. The 38-year-old made her debut against Ireland in Milton Keynes on June 26, 1999.  She was only 16 then. Photo: AFP

Over the course of 22 years, Mithali Raj has scored 7,098 runs in 214 women's ODI matches with 7 centuries and 55 half-centuries. Born in Jodhpur, she is the only player to score more than 6,000 ODI runs in women's cricket. Photo: AFP

The legendary cricketer has scored 2364 T20 International runs.  "I love to receive congratulatory messages on my career," Mithali said during a press conference on the eve of the first ODI against England. Photo: AFP

The Indian women's team started their England tour with the only Test match, which was played in Bristol.  The Indian team averted their defeat by showing great combativeness in the second innings. Now, they will play a series of 3 ODIs and as many T20Is against England. Photo: AFP