Mithali Raj inspires India Women by playing cricket in saree ahead of T20 WC final: Watch

Following India Women vs England Women semi-final washout on Thursday, India made it to ir first-ever final of Women's T20 World Cup. However, re was even more for India Women be proud of, courtesy Mithali Raj. Ahead of International Women's Day (March 8), Mithali Raj appeared in an inspiring video to promote cricket for women in India, playing cricket in a saree. #MithaliPlaysCricketInSaree went trending on Twitter hours after India made it to final.

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Women's T20 World Cup: Mithali Raj keen on breaking stereotypes #MithaliPlaysCricketInSaree

Having retired from T20Is last year, Mithali Raj was t part of India Women squad that travelled to Australia for Women's T20 World Cup. But 37-year-old Mithali Raj was still in news as she wore a saree and while sporting cricket accessories, batswomen took to pitch in a bid to inspire India Women to bring T20 World Cup back home. Ahead of Women's Day, catch inspiring and uplifting Mithali Raj video here: #MithaliPlaysCricketInSaree

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India Women vs England Women: IND W vs ENG W result t enforced due to washout

A rainy day at Sydney Cricket Ground was expected by wear forecasters and re were reserve days for Women's T20 World Cup semi-final in case of a washout. glum faces in England Women dressing room were because India Women won all ir four group matches in comparison to England's three. With new rule suggesting that teams with most group st wins will progress through to Women's T20 World Cup final in case of a washout, India Women vs England Women game faced a similar scenario.

India vs England Women: India Women reach first Women's T20 World Cup final, Mithali Raj feels for England Women

As India Women vs England Women semi-final ended in a washout, India women reached ir first-ever Women's T20 World Cup final. But Indian Women ODI and Test captain Mithali Raj felt for England Women team despite being thrilled for India Women team on a fantastic achievement.

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