'You are a real hero' – Mithali hailed after retirement
Raj's long-time teammate Jhulan Goswami was lavish in her praise for her former captain.
We overcame odds, both in life & on the cricket field, ever since we started playing U19 cricket. Your affection & support as a colleague & captain always inspired and pushed me towards achieving greater heights. You were outstanding both on and off the field. @M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen https://t.co/trPxGz6kBR
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) June 8, 2022
I will forever cherish bowling to you in domestic matches and at nets. I enjoyed every match we played together and every celebration we had after winning matches. I congratulate you for your brilliant career and thank you for contribution to women's cricket. @M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) June 8, 2022
I wish you success in all your future endeavours. You are a Real Hero for all aspiring woman cricketers in India.
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) June 8, 2022
All the best and may you continue to inspire and shine. @M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen
So was the woman who has now taken over the ODI captaincy for India Women.
Cricket is a dream and when I started off my career I had no idea that women’s cricket existed but the only name ever told or heard was yours @M_Raj03 Di. You sewed the seed for all the young girls to take up this sport and dream big. Wish you the best in life. pic.twitter.com/pWZ9UHcKN3
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) June 8, 2022
Her other team-mates followed.
You were an inspiration to me and many others !! @M_Raj03 thank you for everything you have done for Cricket in general !!! I was fortunate to have played alongside you and it’s been an absolute pleasure to share the dressing room !! G.O.A.T #legend #goat #cricket pic.twitter.com/wHSBbAPBaI
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) June 8, 2022
Congratulations Mitu di for your fantastic career. You have been an inspiration to many around the globe. Its been an honour to share the field with you. All the best for your next journey. Thank you @M_Raj03 di .
— Richa Ghosh (@13richaghosh) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on a great career @M_Raj03 di. One of the best to take the field. Thank you for inspiring generations of girls to persue the game. I feel myself lucky to have shared the field with you. All the best for the second innings #legend #MithaliRaj
— Harleen Kaur Deol (@imharleenDeol) June 8, 2022
Congratulations @M_Raj03 Di on a Wondrous career. Your contribution towards the Game will always remain unparalleled.
— Sushma Verma (@ImSushVerma) June 8, 2022
“Greatest Of All Time” #MithaliRaj pic.twitter.com/GOZVCJ3mgx
She received plenty of wishes from the opposition camp as well.
This is a sad day for women's cricket, you will be missed @M_Raj03 All the best for your future endeavours 🏏 https://t.co/V2B7oLHubO
— Mignon du Preez (@MdpMinx22) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on an incredible career @M_Raj03. Enjoy the next chapter!
— Alyssa Healy (@ahealy77) June 8, 2022
Congratulations on a fantastic career Mithali.. I will miss the battles on the pitch but wish you all the success for your next chapter ☺️
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) June 8, 2022
One of the premier cricketers of the world and a great ambassador of the sport 🏏 congrats on a wonderful career @M_Raj03 👏🏼 All the best for your future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/GLg6b1wtjN
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) June 8, 2022
@M_Raj03 One of the best batter and an amazing leader in women cricket You’ve had such a long and successful career 👏 Well Done 👍 wish you all the best for the next chapter of your life😊 @icc #cricket #fans #cricketlovers #girlsingreen #femalecricketers @imfemalecricket pic.twitter.com/m7bO1rYs0r
— Nida Dar (@CoolNidadar) June 8, 2022
And was equally lauded by senior and former players.
Congratulations on a stellar career Mithali Raj!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 9, 2022
Your contribution to Indian Women’s Cricket over the last 23 years has been immense and you have been an inspiration to young girls wanting to play for India.
Wishing you the very best for all your future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/QgioNIONWX
Congratulations on a wonderful career @M_Raj03! Not only have you set remarkable records, you led by example each time you stepped on to the field. Countless youngsters around the world look up to you with inspiration and pride! Here’s wishing you good luck for the next innings! pic.twitter.com/6b6AsI4Ez2
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 8, 2022
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
In India, the name Mithali Raj has been synonymous to women's cricket. You have been an inspiration to millions all over the world. My best wishes to you for your future endeavours @M_Raj03. 😊 pic.twitter.com/kchguzAB8E
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 8, 2022
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on your remarkable career!
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) June 8, 2022
Our partnerships on the field are the memories I will cherish forever. Thank you for all that you have done for the game. Wishing you all the very best for your future. Keep shining & keep inspiring✨#MithaliRaj
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
Style, longevity, record holder, inspiration. Congratulations on a stellar career @M_Raj03 and looking forward to an equally impressive 2nd innings. https://t.co/OqIUUdidln
— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) 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
Huge congrats for everything you’ve achieved in the game @M_Raj03. One of the greats, enjoy 2nd innings 🙌🏼🙌🏼 https://t.co/XrkcLhsq1w
— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) June 8, 2022