Mithali Raj on having no regrets after retirement from cricket: It was the fitting time to maneuver on

Mithali Raj mentioned that she doesn’t have any regrets about retiring from worldwide cricket. The veteran is presently the mentor of the Gujarat Giants in WPL 2023.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 13, 2023 21:55 IST

Right time to maneuver on: Mithali Raj on having no regrets after retirement. Courtesy: PTI

By India Today Web Desk: Former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj mentioned that she doesn’t have any regrets about retiring from worldwide cricket. Last yr, Mithali hanged her boots after final collaborating within the Women’s 50-over World Cup in New Zealand the place India didn’t advance to the semis.

Although she gained’t be seen enjoying the game anymore, Mithali isn’t away from cricket. The veteran is presently the mentor of the Gujarat Giants within the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

“It’s not too late [for a women’s IPL]. I’m content with the way my career is shaped, being part of the evolution of women’s cricket. I thoroughly enjoyed playing. I’m fine with my retirement and it was the right time to move on. There’s no regret,” Mithali was quoted as saying.

On Monday, February 13, the public sale for the inaugural version happened and the Giants picked 17 gamers. Mithali credited bowling coach Nooshin Al Khadeer, additionally the U19 World Cup profitable coach, for choosing home gamers within the public sale with numerous precision.

“Nooshin has always been a coach for Railways and Chhattisgarh. Her knowledge of other domestic players also helped. Having seen them from close quarters, I know where we can fit them in the team,” she added.

Among the large names, the Giants picked Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin and Georgia Wareham. They additionally went for the likes of Sneh Rana, Sophia Dunkley, Harleen Deol, Mansi Joshi Dayalan Hemalatha and others.

Gujarat Giants squad for WPL 2023

Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Sneh Rana, S Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Ashwani Kumari, Parunika Sisodia, Shabman Shakil

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Feb 13, 2023