A biography for Mithali Rajhasn’t been written yet.
“It will be important because every country is looking forward to getting more girls to play the sport. And if you have another World Cup of, say, Under-19 or Under-21, it gives an opportunity for young girls to compete at that level because there's something to look forward to.”
“When I got associated with Australian Diamonds, I started to know more about it, things like certificate of assurance and that they are sourced from a trusted and iconic mine... If you are spending so much, you should know from where the diamond is coming.”
“When I am playing, I try to keep the genre very easy-going and breezy. I can't be into the book and not be into the profession I am in.”
“From making my international debut as a 16-year-old to now 37, it has been a good 21 years of my prime life spent not at home but at the ground - different countries, hotels, grounds, coaches, travel etc. It's been a very privileged journey.”
“Whether I lead or not, as a top order batsman I feel people expect a lot from me. I also expect that I do get runs and justify my place in the side as a top order batsman.”
“It's not just about women's cricket, but everywhere, every athlete's momentum has been broken because of Covid-19.”
“When we talk about knowledge or tactical plans, if a woman coach has the capability, then she should surely get an opportunity to coach the Indian men's team.”
“There are a lot of misconceptions that we can't play fast bowling or we can't bowl fast. We should have mixed matches. I have also played a lot of matches against boys because that's how we train.”
“There are expectations in everyone's lives. It might be small or big, but then you cannot forget to prioritise what is important and try to focus when it is really needed.”
“As a cricketer and captain, the lowest has the 2013 World Cup as it happened in India. Being the host team, we couldn't qualify for the Super Six and it was a big platform to do well and showcase women's cricket.”
“Cricket was never my first choice. I never wanted to be a sportsperson. It just happened. It was destiny.”
“The more you win, the brand of women's cricket will go higher.”
“A couple of my friends told me to get into cooking but I have not been able to get myself into the kitchen.”
“But as a player, you feel sad that at this level you are being singled out for the fact that I stood up for myself. I have not done anything wrong standing up for myself.”
“I do not make decisions based on emotion, because it is my career and I would like to be more practical when it comes to career.”
“Let's say something like Olympics is happening, I will definitely watch because that is something which is live after so many months. I think sports will definitely get people to watch.”
“I speak Tamil well and I am proud to be living as a Tamil. but above it all, I am very proud Indian!”
“I have always believed that against smaller teams is when you can give others a chance to get some runs and gain some confidence.”
“Well, I think the turning point, in my opinion, has to be 2006 as in that year we came under BCCI. With that a lot of facilities were provided to us, a lot of things changed for good and better.”
“People were not even knowing that women's cricket existed. And from that phase to today where people would want to follow women's cricket, I think we have come a long way.”