Mithali RajEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

The World Cup is nearly here! Katya Witney, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana preview the tournament with power rankings, players to watch and more. We've also got Lauren on the end of the English summer and the news that Kate Cross has lost her central contract, as well as a snippet of Aadya Sharma's interview with the great Mithali Raj. 0:00 Intro / 1:29 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 17:16 World Cup Power Rankings / 33:57 Kate Cross / 38:18 World Cup Power Rankings Pt.2 / 54:32 Mithali Raj interview / 1:07:07 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls’ cricket. 👀 PATREON Sign up to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/WisdenCricket 📔 WISDEN CRICKET MONTHLY Print: https://bit.ly/WCMPrin t Digital: https://bit.ly/WCMDigital #Cricket #EnglandCricket #CricketWorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Mitchell speaks to former India women's captain Mithali Raj about how much women's cricket has evolved in India. Raj tells us about her journey into the sport, how the media coverage of women's cricket has changed and hosting the upcoming ODI World Cup. She also shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to ensure the women's game continues to thrive in India and the impact cricket could have in the Olympics. Plus former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and former IPL player Abhishek Jhunjhunwala tell us about the significance of the Women’s Premier League, contracts and the opportunities for female cricketers in India.

(00:00) Intro (00:54) The growth of Women's cricket (5:13) WBBL, The Hundred, WPL(11:00) Include more Women's Test Cricket(14:00) Fixing India grassroots cricket system for girls (16:34) Becoming India captain so young(19:52) Refusing India captaincy at 19 years of age

In this exclusive interview , DC’s assistant WPL coach Hemlata Kala opens up about her incredible journey in cricket. She shares untold stories from her playing days, reflecting on her deep friendships with legends like Neetu David, Mithali Raj, and Jhulan Goswami. Hemlata also delves into her experience as the former Chief Women’s Selector of the BCCI, sharing insights from her tenure. She talks about India’s memorable run to the 2017 Women's World Cup final under her chairmanship and gives her take on India's recent performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Additionally, she reveals her favorite cricketers and discusses the leadership of Meg Lanning in Delhi Capitals . To add to the fun, she even participated in some exciting games with us! If you're a fan of women's cricket and love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, this video is a must-watch! Follow us on various mediums: Website: https://crickettimes.com/ Cricket Times - Hindi: https://hindi.crickettimes.com/ Women Cricket: https://womencricket.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CricketTimesHQ/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CricketTimesHQ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crickettimeshq/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/crickettimeshq Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@crickettimes/ Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/crickettimeshq/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crickettimeshq Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CricketTimesHQ #delhicapitals #womenscricket #mithaliraj #wpl

In this exclusive interview , veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Preeti Dimri takes us through her inspiring journey that began at just four years old, leading her to represent her state at the national level by the age of twelve. Preeti shares deep insights into Mithali Raj's impactful leadership style and credits Hemlata Kala for playing a pivotal role in her success. She recalls the unforgettable experience of sharing the dressing room with legends like Anjum Chopra and Neetu David, reflecting on the challenges women’s cricket faced in its early days and the significant strides it has made in recent years. Preeti also opens up about India’s disappointing performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup and gives her candid opinion on whether Smriti Mandhana should replace Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. To cap it off, we enjoyed a light-hearted game segment, where Preeti’s passion for the sport truly shines. Disclaimer: We do not claim ownership of some of the images and footage used in this video, which are included solely for reference purposes. No copyright infringement is intended. Follow us on various mediums: Website: https://crickettimes.com/ Cricket Times - Hindi: https://hindi.crickettimes.com/ Women Cricket: https://womencricket.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CricketTimesHQ/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CricketTimesHQ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crickettimeshq/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/crickettimeshq Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@crickettimes/ Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/crickettimeshq/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crickettimeshq Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CricketTimesHQ #cricket #womencricket #indiancricket #mithaliraj

In this 51st episode of Sportsy LetsAIMSports with Sid Deshmukh, we chat with the greatest female Indian cricketer across Test, ODI, and T20 who has been a prolific opener in a star-studded career of over 2 decades. Indian Women's Cricket Captain, Mithali Raj On International Women's Day, she talks about her journey which is Aspirational, Inspirational, and Motivational. She discusses her support for Save the Children Association and Street Child Cricket World Cup and how being fit the priority for her. Mithali is the brand ambassador for Fitket and she spoke about why she got associated with Fitket. Mithali expressed her views about how education and sport play an equalizer role in the uplifting of society. Mithali Raj, recipient of several national and international awards, including the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World in 2017, Arjuna Award in 2003, and the Padma Shri in 2015. Watch the 51st Episode of Sportsysays.

The Captain cool of Indian Women's Cricket, the ambassador of women's cricket around the world is here to share her cricket story, her early cricket days, some memorable moments from her journey on the 6th Episode of Female Cricket Podcast. Someone who has been around for over 2 decades now, Mithali Raj is an epitome of success and is an inspiration for thousands of girls who take up cricket today and have a dream in their eyes.