Mithali Raj Biography

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Mithali Raj : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Dec 03, 1982

Profession

Former Cricketer

Birth Place

Rajasthan, India

Age

42 Years

Mithali Raj is a famous Indian Former Cricketer, who was born on Dec 03, 1982 in Rajasthan, India. Find Mithali Raj age, husband, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Mithali Raj’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Mithali Raj

Mithali Raj is a former Indian cricketer. She is one of the most successful female players in the history of cricket. She became India’s captain in 2005. She has also received the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.

The Mithali Raj biography shows that her father, Dorai Raj, was a warrant officer in the Indian Air Force, and her mother’s name is Leela Raj. Mithali studied at Keyes High School for Girls and Kasturba Gandhi Junior College in Hyderabad.

Mithali Raj Husband

The topic of Mithali Raj husband has often been discussed among her fans. Despite that, there is no Mithali Raj husband, as she has chosen to remain unmarried. Mithali once shared that a family came to see her for marriage, but the man wanted her to quit cricket and focus on household duties. That moment made her lose interest in marriage.

In May 2024, rumors spread that Mithali Raj would marry fellow cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, but both later clarified that the news was false. Mithali has openly said she is happy being single and focusing on her life and career.

Mithali Raj Age

Mithali Raj age is 42 Years old. She was born on 3 December 1982 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to a Tamil family. She later moved to Hyderabad and started her cricket journey there. Mithali Raj age was 10 years old when she started playing cricket. She trained with her brother during her school days. Her career lasted more than two decades, from 1999 to 2022.

Mithali Raj Net Worth

The Mithali Raj net worth is estimated to be between ₹40 crore and ₹45 crore, making her one of the richest female cricketers in India. However, it is not confirmed. Her sources of income were her match fees, BCCI contracts, and brand endorsements. Mithali Raj net worth shows her financial success as she continues to earn through sponsorships and sports-related projects even after her retirement.

Mithali Raj Marriage

Mithali Raj marriage never took place because she is not planning to get married so far. She revealed that during her younger years, she sometimes thought about marriage, but over time, it no longer excited her. She values her independence and career over social expectations.

Mithali Raj marriage was discussed in a 2024 interview. Mithali talked about the meeting with a potential groom who asked her to leave cricket after marriage and focus on household duties. That moment made her lose interest in marriage.

Mithali Raj Retirement

Mithali Raj retirement from international cricket was announced on 8 June 2022. She had already retired from T20Is in 2019 to focus on ODIs. Mithali Raj retirement ended an incredible journey of more than 20 years.

Mithali was the first woman to play 200 ODIs and the only female cricketer to score over 7,000 ODI runs. In 2021, she broke the record of Charlotte Edwards to become the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.