Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday penned an emotional note for Indian cricketer Mithali Raj after the latetr announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket. Mithali, the most capped player and highest runscorer in the history of women’s cricket, India’s most successful women’s captain and a legendary player who opened the gates and inspired many young girls to take up the game hung up her boots after a glittering 23-year career yesterday.
Taking to Instagram, Mithali shared a note which read, “Today is the day I retire from all forms of international cricket. I feel now is the perfect time to call curtains on my playing career as the team is in capable hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian cricket is bright.” She captioned her note with the words, “Thank you for all your love & support over the years! I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support.”
Taapsee commented on her retirement post and wrote, “Thank you is all we can say for putting womens cricket on the map for this cricket crazy nation !”
Taapsee, who is playing Mithali’s role in the cricketer’s biopic Shabaash Mithu also dedicated a post to Mithali. Sharing a picture with her she illustrated her numerous records and wrote, “-Youngest ODI captain for Indian cricket Team. -The only Indian cricketer to captain the team in 4 world cups and reach finals twice! -Youngest cricketer to score 200 in a test match -Highest scoring Indian cricketer in the debut international match -The only indian cricketer to score 7 consecutive 50s in ODI -23 years from hustle to glory. Some personalities and their achievements are gender agnostic. You changed the game, now it’s our turn to change the perspective! Etched in history OUR CAPTAIN forever @mithaliraj On to the next innings of life.”
Shabaash Mithu is directed by Srijit Mukherji and is all set to release in theatres on July 15, 2022.
(Source: Instagram)
