Former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Mithali Raj, expressed her longstanding aspiration of witnessing Indian cricket emerge as a dominant force on the world stage, a dream she believes is now a reality. Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards held in Mumbai on March 15, she highlighted the achievements of the men’s, women’s, and junior teams as concrete evidence of cricket’s expansion in India. Mithali articulated her satisfaction in observing consistent performances across various levels of the game.

Significant Milestones in Recent Years

Over the past few years, India has marked a notable surge in international tournaments. Mithali pointed out the historical triumphs, including the men’s team breaking their lengthy ICC title drought by clinching the T20 World Cup in 2024. Following this, the women’s team made headlines by winning the ODI World Cup, securing their first ICC title. Continuing this impressive momentum, India defended their T20 World Cup title successfully in 2026, becoming the first team to achieve this milestone, with the victory taking place on home soil.

Success Beyond Senior Teams

The success narrative extends beyond senior teams, as India’s junior teams have demonstrated their prowess as well. Both the Under-19 men’s and women’s sides have secured world titles, cementing India’s status as a formidable force in global cricket. This collective success underscores the development of cricket in the country at multiple levels, which Mithali Raj emphasized in her remarks.

Mithali’s Legacy in Women’s Cricket

For Mithali, who has dedicated nearly two decades to representing India on the cricket field, this period marks a particularly significant achievement for women’s cricket in the nation. The current successes are viewed as a culmination of hard work and progression within the sport, further contributing to increasing visibility and recognition for women cricketers. Raj’s reflections at the award ceremony highlighted that the recent accomplishments of Indian cricket are a matter of great pride for herself and many other stakeholders in the sport.

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