Not just Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj too climbs to No. 1 in ODI rankings
After a series-winning weekend, Monday brought more smiles for Indian cricket as captains Virat Kohli and Mithali Raj climbed to No. 1 spots in the ODI rankings released by ICC.
Oct 30, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
Throwing rock is not in good taste: Mithali Raj on recent attack on Australian team bus
The incident came to light when Finch had shared a picture of a broken window pane and tweeted, "Pretty scary having a rock thrown through the team bus window on the way back to the hotel!!
Oct 11, 2017, 23:46 PM IST
Mithali Raj features on BBC's list of 100 powerful women
Today, she is one of the most recognisable faces in India. Like male cricketers, she too has a dedicated fan following.
Sep 27, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
Now a biopic on Mithali Raj in the pipeline
For the unversed, Mithali is the first captain (men or women) to lead India to an ICC ODI World Cup final twice, 2005 and 2017 respectively. She is named amongst the greatest cricket players of all times.
Sep 26, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Ajay Devgn, Mahendra Singh Dhoni urge people to overcome fear
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni have joined hands for a campaign titled 'Burn your Fears' with which they are urging people to overcome their fears and take the first step towards making their dreams come true.
Sep 18, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
India men, women's teams to play T20I double-header in South Africa: BCCI
However, is not the first time that such initiative has taken place. In 2015, the BCCI had kept three double headers against Australia.
Sep 15, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Robin Uthappa comes into Mithali Raj's rescue
On Wednesday, Mithali became a target of trollers after she shared an old photographs with friends, wherein she was visible wearing a spaghetti top.
Sep 08, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
Insulting tweets target Mithali Raj, question cricketer's dressing sense
Raj led India to the final of 2017 ICC Women's World Cup. And since then, like many of her team-mates, her online presence has seen a huge leap.
Sep 07, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
See pic: Amitabh Bachchan invites Indian women's cricket team to 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'
Amitabh Bachchan informed the audience of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' about a special segment Nayi Chaah Nayi Raah, where every Friday, some special guests would be invited to the show.
Sep 02, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
BCCI planning India A tours for women's team
Contrary to popular belief that India is not yet ready for a Women's IPL, Rangaswamy said the league could only help the game in the country.
Aug 28, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
SEE PIC: Mithali Raj royally shuts down troll with epic reply
The Mithali Raj-led Team India finished as runners-ups in the recently-concluded ICC Women's World Cup after they lost to hosts England in the final.
Aug 21, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
Asked coach to drop me during 2017 ICC Women's World Cup, says Jhulan Goswami
At the function, she revealed that she wanted to be dropped from the starting XI during the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup, owing to her poor show.
Aug 08, 2017, 19:32 PM IST
ICC Women's World Cup final between India, England records highest TV ratings in India in women's sports
Statistics also showed that the World Cup final viewership edged past the 2016 Rio Olympic Badminton final between PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin. 17.3 million is where the TV impressions had stood
Aug 05, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
BCCI ignores Mithali Raj's name for Khel Ratna; recommends Cheteshwar Pujara and Harmanpreet Kaur for Arjuna award
Other entries for the Khel Ratna award are – former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh, boxer Manoj Kumar, and the four Paralympic medallists – Deepa Malik, Devendra Jhajharia, Mariappan Thagaveluu and Varun Singh Bhati.
Aug 03, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Shobhaa De faces wrath of Twitter after praying for Mithali Raj and Co to not get 'ruined' like their male counterparts
Mithali Raj and Co received a grand felicitation ceremony, first from sports minister Vijay Goel, then by the BCCI and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded her team's performance in England.
Aug 02, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Next T20 World Cup and the next two years of international series is what I am looking at now, says Mithali Raj
However, she did add that all of this has been possible because of India's performance in the bigger arena. She reckoned that in a country like India, a sportsperson gets recognised only when he/she does something glorifying.
Aug 02, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Nobody gave us this kind of acknowledgement before ICC Women's World Cup 2017, says Mithali Raj
Expressing gratitude towards the grand response in the country to her team's performance, Mithali said that she never expected such a lavish welcome.
Aug 01, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
Indian eves' skipper Mithali Raj presented BMW car by businessman V Chamundeswaranath in Hyderabad
The businessman today completed his promise by presenting Mithali with a BMW car in Hyderabad.
Aug 01, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat: Lets make India free from poverty, terrorism, casteism and communalism by 2022, says PM Modi
Addressing 34th edition of his montly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the nation's youth to remember the ' August Kratni Diwas' or Quit India Movement of 1942 and said that a similar revolution must be taken to end terrorism, poverty, corruption, communalism and casteism in the country.
Jul 30, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat: I am happy how India took pride in the team's accomplishment in ICC Women's World Cup, says PM Narendra Modi
Team India, despite not being favourites as the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, held at England, defied all odds to reach their second World Cup final. Mithali Raj-led side had in fact crumbled down the mighty Australians in the semi-final round, riding on a breathtaking innings from vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Jul 30, 2017, 12:16 PM IST
