Mithali Raj Biography: Husband, Age, Stats, Career, Wikipedia, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Siblings

Mithali Raj is a former Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest female players in the history of the sport.

Born on December 3, 1982, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, she rose to prominence through her exceptional batting skills and leadership qualities.

Her career began with a stunning debut in 1999, where she scored an unbeaten century against Ireland in a One Day International (ODI).

Over the years, Mithali became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket and captained India in multiple formats, including leading the team to two ICC ODI World Cup finals.

Profile

• Full name: Mithali Dorai Raj
• Date of birth: December 3, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
• State of origin: Rajasthan
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Former cricketer
• Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
• Parents: Father – Dorai Raj; Mother – Leela Raj
• Siblings: Elder brother – Mithun Raj
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Mithali Raj, now aged 43, was born on December 3, 1982, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. She grew up in a Tamil family with her father, Dorai Raj, who served in the Indian Air Force, and her mother, Leela Raj. Mithali also has an elder brother (Mithun) who played a significant role in her early exposure to sports.

Raised in Hyderabad, Telangana, Mithali initially trained as a Bharatnatyam dancer before transitioning to cricket at the age of ten. She attended Keyes High School for Girls and later Kasturba Gandhi Junior College for Women in Secunderabad. Mithali‘s cricketing journey began under coach Sampath Kumar‘s guidance at St. John’s Coaching Foundation.

Personal Life

Mithali Raj has maintained a private personal life throughout her career. She is unmarried and has no children or spouse.

While she has often spoken about her dedication to cricket and its demanding schedule, there are no public records of romantic relationships or controversies concerning her personal life.

Career

Mithali Raj‘s cricketing career began with her ODI debut on June 26, 1999, against Ireland, where she scored an unbeaten 114 runs. Her Test debut followed on January 14, 2002, against England.

Over two decades, Mithali achieved numerous milestones, including becoming the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket with over 10,000 runs across formats.

She captained India from 2005 to 2022 and led the team to two World Cup finals (2005 and 2017). Mithali retired from T20Is in September 2019 and from all formats on June 8, 2022.

Awards

• Arjuna Award (2003)
• Padma Shri (2015)
• Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World (2017)
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021)

Net Worth

Mithali Raj‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her cricketing career, endorsements, coaching roles, and appearances.

Controversy

Mithali Raj faced notable controversy during the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in 2018 when she accused coach Ramesh Powar and BCCI COA member Diana Edulji of bias after being excluded from the semi-final match against England. In a letter to BCCI, she alleged humiliation and discrimination by Powar and Edulji.

Powar responded by criticizing Mithali‘s attitude towards team dynamics and accusing her of prioritizing personal milestones over team goals. The strained relationship between Mithali and T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur also gained media attention during this period but was later resolved following Powar‘s reappointment as head coach.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mithaliraj
• X: @M_Raj03