Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian women’s group’s ODI skipper Mithali Raj, who lately turned the primary Indian lady to full 10,000 runs throughout codecs, saying that her success story is an inspiration to not solely women but in addition males cricketers.
“Indian cricket team’s Mithali Raj recently became the first Indian women cricketer to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Many congratulations to her on this achievement. She is also the only women international player to score 7,000 runs in ODI. Her contribution to women’s cricket is brilliant,” PM Modi mentioned in the course of the seventy fifth episode of his month-to-month radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
“She has inspired many through her two-decade-long career. Her story of hard work and success is an inspiration to not only women but also men’s cricketers,” he added.
Mithali had touched the milestone determine on March 12 throughout a match towards South Africa Women. Also, two days later, she added one other feather to her illustrious cap by changing into the primary lady batter to full 7,000 runs in ODIs.
Meanwhile, Mithali felt honored and she took to Twitter to thanks PM Modi for his type phrases.
Acknowledgement of milestones achieved in my profession from our Hon’ble Prime minister Sri @narendramodi ji is a really huge honour for me . https://t.co/i9GRUq8uCc
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 28, 2021
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Thank you sir on your congratulatory needs @narendramodi ji . https://t.co/metxGtyDcl
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 28, 2021
PM Modi additionally expressed elation over the success of Indian shooters within the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun. India at the moment high the medal tally with 27 medals, which incorporates 13 gold.
Also, the Prime Minister highlighted the achievement of India shuttler PV Sindhu, who clinched a silver medal on the Swiss Open earlier this month.
“It is interesting that in the month of March when we celebrate women’s day, many women athletes won medals and created record. In the ISSF World Cup, being held in New Delhi, India is at the top of the medal tally. In the gold medal tally also, India is at the top. It was made possible by excellent performances by Indian men and women shooters. Also, PV Sindhu won a silver medal in the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 Tournament,” he mentioned.
(With ANI inputs)
