December 05, 2024

Mithali Raj (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 12, 2022

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Short Biography

Mithali Raj was born on 03-12-1982 in Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan, India. She is an Indian Cricket Player.

Other Name: Mithali Dorai Raj

Mithali Raj Complete Bio & Career

Mithali Raj started her cricketing career by playing for Railways at the domestic competition. She then played with stars like Anjum Chopra, Purnima Rau, and Anju Jain for Air India. Today, she has unfolded as one of India's most reliable bats, scoring heavily in both Tests and one-dayers. Her serenity when at the crease and ability to score at a brisk pace make her a threatening customer to deal with. In addition to her capacity with the bat, Raj is also a more than handy part-time leg-spinner who can provide variety to any attack.
 
Raj has seized every single opportunity she has been given and impressed with her ability to score consistently. When the going gets tough, Mithali gets going, while batting in difficult conditions, she soldier on without being troubled.  She led the Indian Women to their first ever World Cup final in 2005, held in South Africa, where they met mighty Australia in the finals who were invincible. In 2006, she led the Indian side to their first-ever Test series victory in England and finished the year on a high by winning the Asia Cup for the second time in consecutive years and that too without losing a single game.
 
Mithali has been awarded the nickname, "Tendulkar of Indian women's cricket", as she is arguably the best Women Cricketer India has ever produced and statistically, too, she is currently the all-time highest run-scorer for India across formats, including ODIs, Tests, and T20Is.
 
For her performance on the field, she has been awarded Arjuna Award and Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contribution to the sport.

 

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Honours & Awards

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Arjuna Award National Sports Award 2003 Cricket
Padma Shri Civilian Award 2015 Sports

Mithali Raj Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Dorai Raj
Mother Leela Raj
Brother  Mithun Raj
Sister None
Affair/Boyfriend Not Known
Marital Status Unmarried

She was born to Dorai Raj and Leela Raj. She has an elder brother named Mithun Raj.

A childhood photo of Mithali Raj with her brother Mithun Raj and her mother Leela Raj

Mithali Raj shared a photo of her loving father Dorai Raj on her Instagram on the occasion of Father's Day

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Body Measurements

Breast Size 34
Waist Size 28
Hip Size 33
Body Figure 34-28-33
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Hyderabad, India
School St. Johns School, Hyderabad
Keyes High School For Girls, Secunderabad
College Kasturba Gandhi Junior College for Women, West Marredpally, (Secunderabad)
Qualification Graduate
Hobbies Gymming, Dancing, Reading
Marital Status Unmarried
Debut Test- 14 January 2002 vs England Women at Lucknow
ODI- 26 June 1999 vs Ireland Women at Milton Keynes T20- 5 August 2006 vs England Women at Derby
Net Worth $2 Million

Favourites

Favorite Color Black, Pink, White
Favorite Player Michael Clarke
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Favorite Actor Shah Rukh Khan
Favorite Film Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Favorite Place Dubai, London
Favorite Food Mexician Food, Soan Papdi, Chocolates
Favorite Book Australia You Little* Beauty: Inside Test Cricket's Dream Team by Justin Langer and Rupert Wainwright
Favorite Commentator Nasser Hussain

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Mithali Raj

  • She loves to read and many times it was seen that before she comes out to bat, she has been spotted reading.
  • Her father Dorai Raj was an Indian Air Force Officer.
  • Mithali is also a well-trained classical dancer and she prior to cricket dreamt of building a career in that field.
  • She holds the unique record of scoring the most number of the 90s by any female cricketer.
  • The film director Srijit Mukherji made a biographical sports drama film that is based on her life and her cricket journey. The film was released on 15-07-2022.

Mithali Raj Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

42 years, 0month, 2 days old age Mithali Raj will turn 43 on 03 December, 2025. Only 11 months, 27 days, 20 hours,15 minutes has left for her next birthday.

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