'A great moment for Indian cricket'
There was plenty of praise for India’s Mithali Raj after she became the highest run-getter in women’s ODIs
ESPNcricinfo staff12-Jul-2017Mithali Raj went past Charlotte Edwards to become the leading run-scorer in women’s ODIs.
Huge congrats to @M_Raj03 on becoming the leading run scorer in ODI cricket and first player to 6000 runs
— Charlotte Edwards (@Lottie2323) July 12, 2017
Congratulations, @M_Raj03! Becoming the highest run scorer in Women's ODIs is a huge achievement. Also, superb knock today!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 12 July 2017
A great moment for Indian Cricket, @M_Raj03 becomes the highest run scorer in Women's ODI Cricket History today. Champion Stuff!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 12 July 2017
Wonderful to hear that @M_Raj03 has become the all-time highest run-scorer in women's ODIs. Congratulations!
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 12 July 2017
The ultimate yardstick of a great player is to maintain excellence over a long period of time & that's what Mithali Raj has done.#WWC17
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 12, 2017
Congrats Mithali! Hard work n consistency leading you to become the highest run scorer in Women's ODI's.Well done@M_Raj03 #WWC17
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) July 12, 2017
A batswoman I have always admired has crossed yet another amazing landmark. Good luck with the rest of the World Cup @M_Raj03.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 12, 2017
Mithali Raj becomes the highest run scorer in Women's ODI Cricket History today. Super achievement ! @BCCI @M_Raj03
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) 12 July 2017
Congratulations Mithali Raj for becoming the leading run-getter in ODIs. We are proud of you. @M_Raj03 @BCCIWomen
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 12 July 2017
Great achievement for @M_Raj03 becoming the 1st female player to 6000 runs & highest ever run scorer. @BCCIWomen holding both records #WWC17
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) 12 July 2017
Congrats @M_Raj03 on becoming the first woman to 6000 runs and the highest ODI run scorer. #runsforfun #WWC17
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) 12 July 2017
Seen the growth of @M_Raj03 from the age of 10 to becoming the 1st women cricketer 2 score 6000 ODI runs! Proud of u Mithali Keep it up
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 12 July 2017
Congratulations @M_Raj03 on the remarkable feat of becoming the all-time highest run-scorer in women's ODIs. More power to you! #Girlpower
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 12 July 2017
Congratulations Indian run-machine @M_Raj03!
Highest run getter in women's ODIs.
A true champion! #WomensWorldCup2017 #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/9d3K0yuvDI— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 12 July 2017
Congratulations legend Mithali Raj @M_Raj03 on becoming the highest run scorer in Women ODIs.All time great. Wish the team the best#IndvAus
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 12, 2017
Congrats @M_Raj03 on becoming the leading run scorer in Women's ODI cricket. Phenomenal performer for India over many seasons. #WWC17
— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) July 12, 2017
Raj, whose ODI career began with a century on debut in 1999, said she was “privileged” to hold the record.
Privileged 2 have now become the all time leading run-scorer. Its been an incredible time scoring each & every run for @BCCIWomen #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/eVRjU8rdvP
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 12, 2017