Mithali Raj reveals why she was reading a book before her record-breaking innings
The Indian women’s cricket team kicked off their ICC World Cup 2017 campaign on Saturday with a comfortable win over hosts England. While fans were curious to see how the Indian eves fared on the field, there was one particular sight that caught the attention of many.
As the Indian openers were plundering the English bowling attack, skipper Mithali Raj – who was to come in to bat at No.3 – was seen sitting on the sidelines and reading a book as she awaited her turn to bat.
Raj, one of the Indian team’s best batswomen, has broken many records during her 18-year international career. She also holds the record for 47 fifties, the most by any international women’s player. Mithali’s average in women’s ODIs, 52.27, is the best among women cricketers who have played over 100 ODIs.
It was no surprise then that Twitter was floored by the skipper’s uber-cool approach to her cricket.
Read a book by boundary before batting
Swag to pitch to face pacers in floppy hat
Score record 7th straight ODI 50#MithaliRaj is a rockstar— Shirin Sadikot (@ShirinSadikot) June 24, 2017
I’ve always had a crush on Mithali Raj. And that sight …read more