Mithali Raj – Women Who Inspired Me

Arujna Award in 2003,

Padma Shri in 2015,

In 2019, she was named in the Forbes list of 100 Most powerful women in the world.

It is not often that a woman can inspire a nation, but Indian cricket player Mithali Raj has done so. She is a true role model for women all over the world and one of the most successful female cricket players ever.

Mithali was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on December 3, 1982. Her mother, Leela Raj, was a housewife, and her father, Dorai Raj, was an officer in the Indian Air Force. Mithali’s father encouraged her to pursue her goals because she was always interested in cricket as a child. She began playing cricket when she was ten years old, and she quickly progressed through the ranks.

Mithali made her breakthrough in 1999 when, at the age of 16, she made her debut for the Indian women’s cricket team. She has since grown to be an essential member of the team, participating in more than 200 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and becoming the first woman to score more than 7,000 ODI runs. Mithali is regarded as one of the greatest female cricketers of all time because of her consistency and longevity in the sport. She has made her way into the record books.

In addition, Mithali has led the Indian team to numerous victories, most notably the Asia Cup in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2012. She has also led the team to the Women’s World Cup final in 2005 and 2017, where India came very close to winning the tournament. She has been nicknamed “Captain Cool” due to her calm demeanor on the field and her leadership abilities.

Mithali is not only successful on the field but also an inspiration off it. She has spoken out about the significance of providing women in sports with equal opportunities and is an advocate for women’s empowerment. She has also served as an ambassador for a number of campaigns, one of which is the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign, which stands for “Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child.”

She has broken barriers and shattered stereotypes, inspiring a generation of young women to follow their dreams and make a career in sports. Not only is Mithali Raj a cricketer, but She is a beacon of hope, a model for women all over the world, and a source of motivation for anyone who has ever aspired to be great.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Meena Chabbria is a corporate veteran and corporate influencer with a stellar track record spanning more than a decade in the media industry, specialising in E2E Business and Marketing management. Presently serving as AVP Brand Alliances at PVR India, she commands authoritative experience in the multiplex business along with marketing, PR and sales and business development.