Mithali Raj

Marauding Mandhana, teen star Rodrigues guide India women to easy win over New Zealand

The 22-year-old Mandhana (105) and the 18-year-old Rodrigues (81 not out) put together a batting masterclass after the bowlers did the job for India by bundling out New Zealand for a below-par 192.

Jan 24, 2019, 12:57 PM IST

Indian eves eye on-field success against New Zealand after end of off-field drama

India lost the home leg of the ICC Women's Championship series 2-1 to New Zealand during the last cycle that ran from 2014-2016.

Jan 23, 2019, 15:19 PM IST

I have moved on, says Mithali Raj on spat with Ramesh Powar and Diana Edulji

Asserting that her dispute with former coach Ramesh Powar and Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji is a thing of past, Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj said on Tuesday that cricket has helped her deal with the adversities of life.

Jan 22, 2019, 14:51 PM IST

Our conditions will pose 'different challenge' to Mithali and company: Kiwi skipper Amy Satterthwaite

The Indian women tour comprising of three ODIs and three T20Is is set to begin on January 24.

Jan 20, 2019, 07:33 AM IST

Expecting WV Raman to make a big difference: Mithali Raj

Mithali also stressed that as the ODI captain she will bring the team together.

Jan 13, 2019, 21:09 PM IST

Time to bring focus back on cricket, says Mithali Raj

The Indian women's cricket team are scheduled to play five ODIs and three T20Is in the tour beginning on January 24.

Dec 22, 2018, 18:07 PM IST

Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur retained as ODI and T20I captains for New Zealand tour

Mithali has also been recalled in the 15-member Indian T20I squad, which will be led by Harmanpreet and vice-captained by Smriti Mandhana.

Dec 22, 2018, 10:39 AM IST

Former cricketer WV Raman named coach of Indian women's cricket team

From his cricketing days, Raman is best remembered for being the first Indian to score a century in South Africa during the 1992-93 tour. 

Dec 20, 2018, 18:12 PM IST

Kirsten, Raman shortlisted for the role of Indian women's team coach, reports PTI

However, a cloud of uncertainty remains over Kirsten's appointment as the South African is not keen on giving up his plum job with Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

Dec 20, 2018, 17:49 PM IST

Women's cricket team to get a new coach today: Kirsten, Gibbs and Powar frontrunners

While those based out of the country will give a presentation via skype, locals like Powar will be present for the interviews in person. 

Dec 20, 2018, 10:28 AM IST

Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad named in panel to select women's cricket team coach

The committee comprises of legendary cricketers Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy with interviews all set to be conducted on December 20th at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. 

Dec 11, 2018, 17:41 PM IST

Mithali Raj, world's leading ODI run-scorer in women’s cricket, turns 36

The 36-year-old is also India's leading run-scorer in T20Is, having accumulated 2283 runs, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli trailing her at 2207 and 2102 runs respectively.   

Dec 03, 2018, 16:00 PM IST

Amid controversy, BCCI invites applications for coach of national women's team

Ramesh Powar's term as interim coach has come to an end amid his controversial standoff with senior player Mithali Raj.

Nov 30, 2018, 18:32 PM IST

Amidst World T20 controversy, here a look at Mithali Raj's records

Mithali Raj has played 197 ODI matches and amassed 6,550 runs, including seven centuries and 51 fifties, at an average of 51.17. 

Nov 29, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Mithali Raj flays Ramesh Powar, calls it the darkest day of her life

Mithali's omission from the World T20 semi-final against England raised quite a few eyebrows after India's eight-wicket loss. She was dropped despite scoring back-to-back fifties in the group stage of the competition.

Nov 29, 2018, 13:16 PM IST

Mithali Raj 'threatened' to retire during World T20, Ramesh Powar tells BCCI

Mithali had earlier written a letter to the BCCI, accusing women's team coach Ramesh Powar and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji of being biased and trying to "destroy" her. 

Nov 29, 2018, 11:33 AM IST

I feel sorry for Mithali Raj: Sunil Gavaskar

The team management cited cricketing logic- it did not want to change a winning combination- behind the move to drop Mithali but former skipper Gavasakar did not agree with that.

Nov 28, 2018, 21:35 PM IST

Ramesh Powar hits back at 'aloof' Mithali Raj, says she was 'difficult to handle'

Mithali Raj had said coach Ramesh Powar had humiliated her and had often even refused to acknowledge her presence.

Nov 28, 2018, 20:12 PM IST

Mithali Raj accuses coach Ramesh Powar of humiliating her, CoA's Diana Edulji of bias

An in-form Mithali Raj was benched for the semi-final clash against England in the T20 World Cup. The team eventually lost the match by eight wickets.

Nov 27, 2018, 16:14 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly not surprised by Mithali Raj's exclusion

Despite scoring back to back half centuries, the ODI captain was rested for the final league stage game against Australia due to a knee injury and didn`t figure in the semis too.

Nov 25, 2018, 17:53 PM IST