Mithali Raj Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mithali Raj

• Mithali Raj does not smoke.

• Is Mithali Raj a consumer of alcohol? Yes, Mithali Raj takes pleasure in indulging in a glass of wine.

• Mithali Raj was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to a Tamil family. Her father, Dorai Raj, was serving in the Indian Air Force and it was his final posting in Jodhpur at the time. Here is a childhood photo of Mithali Raj.

• were both enrolled in cricket coaching classes at St John’s Academy. Mithali’s mother, Leela, considers her introduction to cricket to be a stroke of luck, as she developed a fondness for the game while accompanying Mithun to his early morning training sessions.

• Mithali’s childhood was marked by addressing her elder brother with the affectionate north Indian nickname Bhaiya. Additionally, she harbored a strong desire to emulate him in every aspect of life.

• During an interview, Mithali’s mother disclosed that in her childhood, Mithali used to be quite indolent and cherished her sleep. Nevertheless, whenever her brother needed to be accompanied to his early morning cricket coaching at 6 am, she would willingly forsake her late-night slumber.

• As Mithun and the other boys practiced, Mithun’s coach Jyoti Prasad would frequently engage in a casual game of Cricket with 6-year-old Mithali as a way to pass the time.

• Jyoti Prasad was the one who acknowledged Mithali’s cricketing abilities and advised her father, “Instead of focusing on your son, I believe it would be beneficial to shift your attention to the girl.” Prasad also recommended a National Institute of Sports coach named Sampath Kumar to Mithali’s parents.

• Afterwards, Mithali joined Sampath Kumar’s Sports Glory Club for girls’ cricket for approximately two months when he caught sight of her.

• Sampath Kumar was quickly amazed by Mithali’s cricketing abilities, prompting him to contact her parents and express, “This girl is truly talented. I have intentions of grooming her to represent our nation.” At first, Mithali’s parents were skeptical of Kumar’s words.

• Sampath Kumar expressed great confidence in Mithali’s abilities, stating to her parents, “She has the potential to represent our country in sports. As a coach, I am ready to take on this challenge, but as her parents, we need your support in order to make it happen… I propose that she starts playing for the country at the age of 14. Just like Sachin Tendulkar had a remarkable journey, let’s create a similar path for this talented girl.”

• With Kumar as her mentor, Mithali, who was just 9 years old at the time, was chosen to represent the state in the sub-juniors tournament, making her the youngest player to achieve this.

• When Mithali was selected for the sub-juniors, she had the opportunity to play her first match outside her hometown. She was expected to travel to Jalandhar, which was approximately 2,000 km away.

• After that, Mithali frequently traveled across the country for matches, sometimes spending up to 15 to 20 days away from home every month.

• Following her time in the sub-junior team, Mithali continued to excel and was subsequently chosen to represent both the junior and senior teams consecutively.

• Throughout Mithali’s journey, her parents remained steadfastly supportive. To ensure her well-being, even her mother made the difficult decision to leave her job. Now, Leela Raj, Mithali Raj’s mother, sits comfortably in her own home.

• Upon hearing from Mithali’s coach that she should avoid using public transportation, her mother took it upon herself to transport Mithali to practice sessions using a two-wheeler.

• Mithali, a young 14-year-old, was chosen as a potential player for the 1997 World Cup. Unfortunately, she was unable to secure a spot on the team.

• After that, she started representing Air-India initially and later the railways in the domestic scene.

• At the age of 17, Mithali made her ODI debut in Milton Keynes, England. She displayed exceptional skill by scoring an unbeaten 114 against Ireland. Regrettably, her coach Sampath Kumar Kumar was unable to witness his prediction come to fruition, as he had tragically lost his life in an accident two years prior. Nevertheless, Mithali’s determination remained unwavering following that tour, propelling her towards a successful future.

• Upon Mithali’s return home from her inaugural overseas tour in England, she was greeted with a heartfelt welcome from individuals across the state and country. Governor K. Rangarajan and Sports Minister P. Ramulu extended their congratulations to Mithali.

• At the age of 8, she made a difficult decision to leave behind her first love, dance, and pursue cricket instead. However, she continued to nurture her passion for dance, particularly Bharat Natyam, until she reached Class 8. Mithali Raj amazed everyone with her dance skills during a school performance.

• Mithali Raj, an enthusiastic reader, frequently dedicates time to indulge in her favorite books and novels.