Former India women’s captain Mithali Raj has said that her long-held dream of seeing Indian cricket dominate world cricket is finally coming true. The legendary batsman pointed to the recent achievements of the men’s, women’s and junior teams as proof of the growth of the sport in the country.
India has enjoyed a remarkable run in world tournaments over the last few years. Talk to BCCI Naman Awards in Mumbai On 15 March, Mithali said it was satisfying to see Indian cricket playing consistently at various levels.
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“For the longest time, I wanted Indian cricket to dominate and the time has come,” said Mithali.
The former captain added that the success of the teams across formats and age groups reflects the overall development of cricket in the country.
“For the last two-three years, Indian cricket – men, women and girls or boys under 19 have done extremely well. It’s a proud moment as a former cricketer to see the growth of Indian cricket,” said Mithali.
INDIA’S DOMINANCE IN CRICKET
India’s recent success on the global stage began when the men’s team ended their long ICC title drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The women’s team soon followed with a historic achievement of their own, lifting the ODI World Cup and securing their first ICC title.
India then continued their impressive run by successfully defending the 2026 T20 World Cup title, becoming the first team in history to do so. The victory was all the more special because it came on home soil.
The dominance was not limited to the senior teams. India’s junior teams have also seen great success in recent years.
Both the men’s and women’s under-19 teams won world titles, further enhancing India’s reputation as a world cricket powerhouse.
For Mithali, who has spent nearly two decades representing India and played a major role in the growth of women’s cricket, the current phase represents a proud moment for the sport in the country.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
16 Mar 2026 14:06 IST
