Cricket fraternity reacts to Mithali Raj's retirement; 'A role model and an inspiration'

Thank you for all your love & support over the years!
I look forward to my 2nd innings with your blessing and support. pic.twitter.com/OkPUICcU4u

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)

A wonderful career comes to an end! Thank you @M_Raj03 for your immense contribution to Indian cricket. Your leadership on the field has brought much glory to the National women's team. Congratulations for an illustrious innings on the field and best wishes for your next innings!

— Jay Shah (@JayShah)

An icon and true inspiration to so Many @M_Raj03 , congratulations for an illustrious career and for your contribution to Indian cricket.Whatever comes next for you, may it bring you the same joy and fulfillment.
#WomensCricket pic.twitter.com/u93bk0SuA3

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)

You are not just an inspiration to millions across the world but one of the biggest ambassadors of the game! Congrats on a phenomenal career @M_Raj03 pic.twitter.com/HIb9GcQrJe

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)

You have been a jewel in the crown of Indian cricket @M_Raj03. When another little girl, like you once were, dreams of playing cricket, she will dream of doing what you did. Champion. https://t.co/AR32O9CKjI

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

Congratulations on an incredible playing career @M_Raj03 The world is your oyster and I can’t wait to see where you go from here

— Isobel Joyce (@izzyjoyce)

Congratulations @M_Raj03 on a glorious career. You are a role model and an inspiration to many. Wishing you the very best in your second innings 👏👏

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)

A story, a journey, a life worth telling. You’re and will always be an inspiration for every girl who dreams of playing cricket for India. A monumental career to say the least. Congratulations and have a great life ahead. 🙏🏽🇮🇳 https://t.co/tgOkfKLa8B

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)

Towards the end of her career, Mithali had been in form longer than some of her teammates had been alive :) That's how long she served Indian cricket. Congratulations and thank you @M_Raj03. Good luck for your second innings 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/dQYTP8fMxd

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)

Even though you know this day is coming, you can’t help but feel a little sad 😔. An amazing player that put cricket on the map especially in 🇮🇳 Loved playing against you & enjoyed watching you adapt your game to keep up with all these youngsters. Enjoy the next phase Mithali xx https://t.co/QIK9nE1Vdo

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)

You have inspired many to take the bat and play for India! Be very proud of your career @M_Raj03 👏🏻 It was an absolute delight to watch you in blue. All the very best for your future.

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)

To play for India 🇮🇳 is a dream a very few fulfill and to be able represent the nation for 23 years is just amazing.
You have been a pillar to Women’s Cricket in India and have shaped the lives of many young girls.
Many congratulations on a phenomenal career @M_Raj03. https://t.co/jVHmMTW2YP

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)