Mithali Raj Announces Retirement: Here Is How Ex-Cricketers And Celebrities Reacted
"Thank you for all your love & support over the years. I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support," she said in her tweet along with an emotional note.
Indian Woman Cricketer Mithali Raj took the internet by shock on Wednesday as she announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. The 39-year-old Test and ODI captain bid farewell to the game after a career of 23 years. During her career, Raj was also awarded Padma Shree and Khel Ratna.
"Thank you for all your love & support over the years. I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support," she said in her tweet along with an emotional note.
Thank you for all your love & support over the years!
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 8, 2022
I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u
In her official statement on Twitter, she penned: "The journey was full of highs and some lows. Each event taught me something unique and the last 23 years have been the most fulfilling, challenging & enjoyable years of my life. Like all journeys, this one too must come to an end."
In reaction to her retirement, many personalities came on board to congratulate her and wish her a happy retirement.
BCCI’s official Twitter handle posted a tweet that read, “Your contribution to Indian Cricket has been phenomenal. Congratulations @M_Raj03 on an amazing career. You leave behind a rich legacy. We wish you all the very best for your second innings.”
Your contribution to Indian Cricket has been phenomenal. Congratulations @M_Raj03 on an amazing career. You leave behind a rich legacy.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 8, 2022
We wish you all the very best for your second innings 🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/0R66EcM0gT
AAP MLA Nares Balyan also congratulated Raj and wrote, “Mithali Raj is the highest runs scorer in women's Cricket history. Awarded by Arjuna, Padma Shri & Khel Ratna awards. The GOAT. Thank you, Legend @M_Raj03 for all beautiful memories.”
Mithali Raj is the highest runs scorer in women's Cricket history. Awarded by Arjuna, Padma Shri & Khel Ratna awards. The GOAT. Thank you, Legend @M_Raj03 for all beautiful memories.🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/uoHWGKVpS8
— Naresh Balyan (@AAPNareshBalyan) June 8, 2022
Former cricketer Reema Malhotra wrote, “Congratulations @M_Raj03 on one beautiful journey. Fortunate to have played alongside. You’ve inspired oodles of young girls to take up the sport. Your name shall remained etched forever in the hearts of cricket fans. Well played, truly.”
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on one beautiful journey. Fortunate to have played alongside. You’ve inspired oodles of young girls to take up the sport. Your name shall remained etched forever in the hearts of cricket fans. Well played, truly. 👏 #mithaliraj pic.twitter.com/rC5coLutSc
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) June 8, 2022
Cricketer Suresh Raina posted, “An icon and true inspiration to so. Many M_Raj03 , congratulations for an illustrious career and for your contribution to Indian cricket. Whatever comes next for you, may it bring you the same joy and fulfillment.”
An icon and true inspiration to so Many @M_Raj03 , congratulations for an illustrious career and for your contribution to Indian cricket.Whatever comes next for you, may it bring you the same joy and fulfillment.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 8, 2022
#WomensCricket pic.twitter.com/u93bk0SuA3
Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “Congratulations on a marvellous career @M_Raj03 🙌 You’ve been a fine example for cricketers across the country. Good luck for whatever lies ahead.”
Congratulations on a marvellous career @M_Raj03 🙌 You’ve been a fine example for cricketers across the country. Good luck for whatever lies ahead 😊👏 https://t.co/VuHla1691e
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 8, 2022
Towards the end of her career, Mithali had been in form longer than some of her teammates had been alive :) That's how long she served Indian cricket. Congratulations and thank you @M_Raj03. Good luck for your second innings 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/dQYTP8fMxd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 8, 2022
To play for India 🇮🇳 is a dream a very few fulfill and to be able represent the nation for 23 years is just amazing.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 8, 2022
You have been a pillar to Women’s Cricket in India and have shaped the lives of many young girls.
Many congratulations on a phenomenal career @M_Raj03. https://t.co/jVHmMTW2YP
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