Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is a fierce Indian cricketer and the former captain of the India women’s national cricket team
Inspiring cricketer with powerful messages on leadership and perseverance.
Amitabh Verma
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hyderabad
english, hindi
10+ years
women-in-leadership, leadership under pressure, discipline and consistency, breaking barriers
About Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is one of the greatest icons in the history of Indian cricket, an extraordinary batter, an inspiring leader, and a global role model for millions. Hiring Mithali Raj brings unmatched prestige to any event, thanks to her legendary achievements as the former captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team and one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world. Known for her elegance at the crease and unwavering discipline, Mithali has brought countless laurels to India and transformed the landscape of women’s cricket forever.
She holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in Women’s ODIs, making her the only female cricketer to surpass the 7000-run mark, a benchmark that continues to inspire generations. One of her most remarkable feats is scoring seven consecutive 50s in ODI cricket, a record that showcases her extraordinary consistency and class.
Mithali Raj is also the first captain, across both men’s and women’s cricket, to lead India to the finals of the ICC ODI World Cup twice, achieving this historic milestone in 2005 and 2017. Her leadership, calmness under pressure, and tactical brilliance elevated Team India to global recognition and established her as one of the highest-ranked women cricketers internationally. In the 2013 Women’s World Cup, she emerged as the top-ranked ODI batter with an impressive rating of 703. Since leaving Gujarat Giants, Mithali Raj has moved into cricket mentoring and development work at the state association level, and has also taken up cricket commentary and expert analysis work, including for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
Her exceptional contributions have been acknowledged through some of India’s highest sporting honors, including the Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2015), Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World (2017), and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021). Her inspiring life story was brought to the big screen in the film “Shabaash Mithu,” showcasing her journey of grit, passion, and resilience. Mithali Raj continues to be a powerful motivational speaker, sharing lessons on leadership, dedication, teamwork, and overcoming challenges.
Mithali Raj is one of the greatest icons in the history of Indian cricket, an extraordinary batter, an inspiring leader, and a global role model for millions. Hiring Mithali Raj brings unmatched prestige to any event, thanks to her legendary achievements as the former captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team and one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world. Known for her elegance at the crease and unwavering discipline, Mithali has brought countless laurels to India and transformed the landscape of women’s cricket forever.
She holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in Women’s ODIs, making her the only female cricketer to surpass the 7000-run mark, a benchmark that continues to inspire generations. One of her most remarkable feats is scoring seven consecutive 50s in ODI cricket, a record that showcases her extraordinary consistency and class.
Mithali Raj is also the first captain, across both men’s and women’s cricket, to lead India to the finals of the ICC ODI World Cup twice, achieving this historic milestone in 2005 and 2017. Her leadership, calmness under pressure, and tactical brilliance elevated Team India to global recognition and established her as one of the highest-ranked women cricketers internationally. In the 2013 Women’s World Cup, she emerged as the top-ranked ODI batter with an impressive rating of 703. Since leaving Gujarat Giants, Mithali Raj has moved into cricket mentoring and development work at the state association level, and has also taken up cricket commentary and expert analysis work, including for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.
Her exceptional contributions have been acknowledged through some of India’s highest sporting honors, including the Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2015), Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World (2017), and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021). Her inspiring life story was brought to the big screen in the film “Shabaash Mithu,” showcasing her journey of grit, passion, and resilience. Mithali Raj continues to be a powerful motivational speaker, sharing lessons on leadership, dedication, teamwork, and overcoming challenges.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Mithali Raj
Record of 7 Consecutive 50s
Mithali Raj holds the record of scoring 7 consecutive 50s in One Day Internationals
Longest Career in Women’s ODIs
Holds the record for the longest career in Women’s One Day Internationals
Most Matches as ODI Captain
Captained India in 155 ODI matches, the most by any woman cricketer.
BBC 100 Women Honouree
Recognized globally as one of BBC’s 100 most inspiring women.
Youngest ODI Centurion for India
Scored a century on ODI debut against Ireland at just 16 years of age.
Role Model for Future Generations
Global role model admired for consistency, dedication & remarkable athletic achievements.
Prestigious National & Global award
Recipient of Arjuna award, Padma Shri, Wisden Leading Women Cricketer of the World, & Khel Ratna
7000+ Runs in Women’s ODIs
Only female cricketer to surpass the 7000-run mark in women’s ODI cricket
Led India to Two World Cup Finals
First captain across men’s and women’s cricket, to lead India to ICC ODI World Cup finals twice
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Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is a fierce Indian cricketer and the former captain of the India women’s national cricket team
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