"Thank You For The Memories": PM Modi's Letter To Mithali Raj
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Test and ODI captain of the Indian women's national cricket team, Mithali Raj, announced her retirement from international cricket on June 8.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to former Indian batter Mithali Raj to congratulate her on a glorious career in international cricket spanning two decades.
Test and ODI captain of the Indian women's national cricket team, Mithali Raj, announced her retirement from international cricket on June 8.
"Mithali Raj Ji, A few weeks ago, you announced your retirement from all formats of cricket, leaving fans very disheartened. First and foremost, I join crores of Indians in congratulating you on an extremely successful career, in which you made the nation proud throughout," said PM Modi in his letter.
"You have served Indian cricket for over two decades. You are blessed with the necessary talent, tenacity and transformative edge needed to excel over the years. This zeal has not only helped you, but also inspired several other budding sportspersons," he added.