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Tarannum Pathan Keen To Work With Idols Mithali Raj, Nooshin Al Khadeer During WPL With Gujarat Giants

Hard work and persistence always pay off, they say. For Baroda's Tarannum Pathan, it could very well be her life's theme. Having put in her best efforts for over a decade and more, the off-break bowler is all set to make a splash in the upcoming season of Women's Premier League (WPL) as part of the Gujarat Giants. Capable of delivering solid all-round performances, Tarannum credits her father and uncle for their undeterred support that helped her succeed.

India U19 Star Raj Limbani Takes 7 Wickets In Asia Cup Match, Misses Irfan Pathan's World Record By A Whisker

Seam bowler Raj Limbani bowled an incisive spell to record the brilliant figures of 7/13 as India cruised to a 10-wicket victory over Nepal to clinch a semi-final berth in the U-19 Asia Cup cricket tournament in Dubai on Tuesday. After shooting out Nepal for just 52 runs in 22.1 overs, courtesy Limbani's superb performance, all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni (43 not out), kept the IPL scouts interested with five huge sixes to knock off the runs in just 7.1 overs. Having lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets in an earlier game, India colts, led by Uday Saharan, needed to win their final league game to qualify for the knock-out stage and they absolutely dominated the proceedings against the boys from Himalayan nation.

Sachin Tendulkar's Advice Helped Me Reinvent My Game And Extend Career: Mithali Raj

Having stayed at the top of their game for more than two decades, both Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali Raj are epitome of excellence and longevity in world cricket. While Tendulkar made people fall in love with the game, Mithali became the first superstar of women's cricket in India. However, self doubt can creep even in the minds of greats like Tendulkar and Mithali. Ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Mithali spoke to PTI about her first interaction with him, the influence he had on her batting and on how a chat with the master blaster before the 2017 women's World Cup helped reinvent her game.

Watch: India Great Mithali Raj Dances To Sri Lankan Hit Song Manike Mage Hithe. Internet In Awe

The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to get underway on Saturday, March 4 with Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Former India women's team captain, Mithali Raj, who announced her retirement from all formats of the game last year, will now be seen in a new role at the WPL. Mithali, who was roped in by Gujarat Giants' as the franchise's mentor, was seen shaking a leg.

"It Was Right Time To Move On": Mithali Raj On Calling Time On Her International Career

India cricket stalwart Mithali Raj, who called time on her international career in 2022, stated that she has no regrets about taking such a huge decision. The former India skipper made her debut in 1999 during an ODI against Ireland. She then went on to play 12 Tests, 232 ODIS, and 89 T20Is with 85 half-centuries and eight centuries. The 40-year-old Mithali played her last international match during the 2022 Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand. After hanging her boots, Mithali joined the Gujarat Giants camp as the mentor for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.

"Keep Inspiring": Sachin Tendulkar Wishes Birthday To Mithali Raj

India's ace Mithali Raj received warm birthday wishes from the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian Women's Cricket team captain turned 40 today. Greetings and best wishes poured in from all quarters. The Master Blaster took to Twitter to say "Wishing you a very happy birthday @M_Raj03. Keep inspiring and have a great year ahead!" The right-handed batter from Jodhpur had an illustrious cricket career. She represented India in all three formats: Test, ODI and T20I. Whatever the batter aspires for she accomplished that on the cricket field with great poise and aplomb. Raj's batting style was unabashed, unapologetic and unleashed. Her staggering numbers are testimony to it.

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.

Jhulan Goswami "Spit Fire" Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj

Jhulan Goswami's commitment to the game was such that she would "spit fire" even while bowling in the nets, and at the receiving end of it often was her longtime teammate and captain, Mithali Raj. India's finest ever batter Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, on Saturday welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club. Having shared the dressing room for close to two decades, Mithali and Jhulan saw the massive growth of women's cricket in India, shared many memorable wins and also some heartbreaking losses.

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Tarannum Pathan Keen To Work With Idols Mithali Raj, Nooshin Al Khadeer During WPL With Gujarat Giants

India U19 Star Raj Limbani Takes 7 Wickets In Asia Cup Match, Misses Irfan Pathan's World Record By A Whisker

Sachin Tendulkar's Advice Helped Me Reinvent My Game And Extend Career: Mithali Raj

Watch: India Great Mithali Raj Dances To Sri Lankan Hit Song Manike Mage Hithe. Internet In Awe

"It Was Right Time To Move On": Mithali Raj On Calling Time On Her International Career

"Keep Inspiring": Sachin Tendulkar Wishes Birthday To Mithali Raj

She would spit fire even while bowling at me in nets: Mithali Raj pays tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami "Spit Fire" Even While Bowling In The Nets: Mithali Raj