September 24, 2024

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Mithali Raj breaks Global Cup captaincy document

India’s ODI skipper Mithali Raj on Saturday broke the document for many suits captained within the ICC Girls’s Global Cup, surpassing former Australian counterpart Belinda Clark.

Mithali, 39, led the rustic in 24 Global Cup video games, claiming 14 victories, 8 losses and one no outcome. Clark had captained her aspect in 23 suits.

The India skipper accomplished the feat when she stepped out to guide the rustic in opposition to the West Indies in a an important fit within the ongoing showpiece match right here.

Apparently, Mithali and Clark are the one two cricketers to have led their nation at greater than two Global Cups.

Final Sunday, Mithali turned into best the 3rd cricketer and the primary girl to seem in six Global Cups, becoming a member of the enduring Sachin Tendulkar and Pakistani nice Javed Miandad.