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Sania Mirza hails Mithali Raj as ‘incredible ambassador’

Tennis star Sania Mirza hailed the India skipper for the side's excellent show in the tournament. Sania termed Mithali Raj an "incredible ambassador".

Mithali Raj © Getty Images
Mithali Raj © Getty Images

The Indian Eves, with their exceptional performance in ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, have won fans all over the country. Tennis star Sania Mirza hailed the India skipper for the side’s excellent show in the tournament. Sania termed Mithali Raj an “incredible ambassador”. Sania was reported by ANI, saying, “Mithali has been performing amazingly for many years; she is an incredible ambassador for the game of cricket. I really hope this appreciation that all the girls are getting continues because they deserve it.” Poonam Yadav: IND played well as a unit in WWC17

Sania recently played at the Wimbledon Open in the doubles category but crashed out in the third round, losing to former partner Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan. Meanwhile, Mithali and her side received a great reception at the Mumbai airport. Mithali Raj to be gifted BMW in Hyderabad

India lost to England by 9 runs in the final of the tournament at Lord’s. Mithali was named the captain of the Women’s World Cup 2017 dream team by International Cricket Council (ICC). The 34-year-old had led India to the second World Cup final, the first being in the 2005 edition.

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