India's legendary Mithali Raj retires from cricket
NEW DELHI, June 8, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - India's Mithali Raj on Wednesday announced her retirement from all international formats after 23 years dominating women's cricket as a batter and skipper.
Raj is the all-time leading run-scorer in women's one-day internationals and one of the most recognised figures in Indian sport.
A Bollywood biopic following the 39-year-old's trailblazing career is set to hit cinemas next month.
She last captained India against South Africa in the Women's World Cup in March when the team failed to make the semi-finals of the 50-over showpiece.
"Today is the day I retire from all forms of international cricket," Raj, who quit Twenty20 internationals in 2019, wrote in a statement posted on Twitter.
"Each time I stepped on the field I gave my very best with the intent to help India win. I will always cherish the opportunity given to me to represent the tricolour," she added.