One of the greatest female cricketers to ever play the game, Mithali Raj has become a living legend due to her achievements in the game. Mithali, who holds several records in international matches, has always prioritized Indian cricket over her personal life. Mitali, who is still single, has devoted her entire life to cricket. However, the former India captain will remain locked in discussions about marriage and expanding his family with a potential groom. While chatting on the podcast, Mithali recalled the awkward discussion she had with her aunt’s proposed groomsmen.
Despite being one of the most successful cricketers of her time, Mithali revealed that she had been asked to quit cricket by several potential suitors as taking care of her children was her primary responsibility after marriage.
“Honestly, I didn’t understand the implications (that they were talking to Mithali Raj). Now, since this call was set up by my mother’s sister, I agreed to talk. So after exchanging greetings, they jumped straight into the post-wedding. I We discussed how many kids they wanted and I was surprised by how many of those statements made me want to give up cricket because it was something I never imagined and I never thought about Indian cricket with anyone.” He said on the late Ranveer Allahabadia’s show.
“At that time, I was the current Indian captain. One of them told me that I should leave cricket because I would have to look after my children after marriage. I was still absorbing those words. But I don’t remember his name. He asked me the strangest question. Question ‘If something happens to my mother, will you take care of her, or will you go and play cricket?’ ‘What is this question?’ he said straight away, ‘I need to know what is more important to you. .’ And I said, ‘It depends’. I don’t remember exactly what I said next, but I’m sure it made me feel bad,” she claimed.
Mithali also revealed that even some of her friends told her to change her perspective on certain things. He revealed that otherwise he would never find a life partner.
“I remember a cricketer friend of mine telling me that I need to make some adjustments because I’ll never find someone who will allow me to follow the same lifestyle. I told her that the question didn’t make sense, but she answered that it’s most men. Asking me that question, I hadn’t made up my mind until then, but it triggered something in me that made me realize that my parents had made all the sacrifices, and I wouldn’t let that go to just anyone in my career. Who do you think should give up their house? Next time.” she said
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