Mithali Raj, former India captain and a pioneer of the game, shared a post praising the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their efforts behind bringing women’s cricket to the forefront after the Indian women’s team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy.

After the presentation ceremony concluded, the team’s celebrations peaked when they started a victory lap, with legends of the game - Mithali, Jhulan Goswami, and Anjum Chopra joining them. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. handed over the trophy to the former cricketers and celebrated, making it an emotional moment for the trio.

Mithali, who drew curtains on her career three years ago, marking the 2022 edition of the World Cup as her swansong, was elated to see her team carrying the legacy

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